Breathe better, run faster? study tests 5-Minute breathing trick
NCT ID NCT07650279
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether 5 minutes of slow, paced breathing (called coherence breathing) before a treadmill test can improve how the heart and lungs respond during exercise. Twenty recreationally active adults will try both slow breathing and normal resting before a maximal exercise test. The goal is to see if this simple breathing technique can help people perform better and recover faster.
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Active substance
Coherence breathing (slow-paced breathing technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple breathing warm-up to boost exercise performance and recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 healthy adults. Results may not apply to other groups or real-world settings.
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Monmouth University Graduate Center, Human Performance Lab, Room 222
West Long Branch, New Jersey, 07764, United States
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