Stress-related breathing problems: an issue for elite swimmers
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Journal of Swimming Research. 2012, 19(2)Sammendrag
The purpose of this preliminary study was to test if there are any links between breathing
problems, and physiological and psychological recovery (or perceived lack thereof) in elite
swimmers. In order to do so, twenty-four elite competitive swimmers (range 15-25 years, Mage
= 18.25 years, SD = 1.60), from two swimming clubs in Norway both performed three
physiological tests for bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) and also completed a series of
psychological questionnaires. The results are important for coaches, as it was revealed an
alarmingly high prevalence of BHR. Possible links between physiological and psychological
stress markers in athletes are explained by the use of Cognitive Activation Theory of Stress
(CATS). Correlations revealed an association between one perfectionism factor (concern over
mistakes) and the recovery scale (balance between training and recovery), practically
meaning there might be a relationship between breathing problems and reduced recovery.
However, a mastery climate may protect the swimmers against both perfectionism and
burnout, helping their recovery in the long run. In conclusion, there is evidence that we need
more research about this possible (breathing) stress-recovery imbalance in order to identify
under recovery and avoid more severe negative consequences for elite swimmers.
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