Mind over muscle: study tests if meditation boosts athletic performance
NCT ID NCT05612295
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a mindfulness program called MBPP can help athletes run longer and handle stress better. 97 athletes aged 18-30 took part. They practiced attention and acceptance skills, and researchers measured their endurance, stress hormones, and brain activity. The goal was to see if mindfulness improves performance under pressure compared to other mental strategies.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mindfulness-based Peak Performance (MBPP) program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple mental training method to help athletes stay calm and perform better in high-pressure situations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 97 participants. The results may not apply to all athletes or sports, and the benefits might be small or temporary.
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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei, 106308, Taiwan