Salt therapy boosts lung power in elite female soccer players

This study tested whether breathing in dry salt particles (halotherapy) during preseason training could improve lung function and running performance in elite female soccer players. Twenty-eight players from the Turkish Women's First League were split into two groups: one did standard training plus 45-minute salt therapy sessions three times a week for 12 weeks, while the other only did standard training. Researchers measured breathing strength, lung capacity, and aerobic fitness before and after the program.