A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied Study

(1) Background: Exploring the relationship between spontaneous breathing patterns and aerobic and anerobic running exercise performance can greatly improve our understanding of optimizing physical fitness. Spontaneous breathing patterns refer to how the rhythm and depth of breathing affect performan...

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Main Authors: Yinling Du, Kai Jiang, Haojie Li
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
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description (1) Background: Exploring the relationship between spontaneous breathing patterns and aerobic and anerobic running exercise performance can greatly improve our understanding of optimizing physical fitness. Spontaneous breathing patterns refer to how the rhythm and depth of breathing affect performance and physical adaptation during exercise. (2) Methods: This study aimed to investigate this relationship by enrolling 240 college students (120 males and 120 females, aged 18–22). We evaluated their resting respiratory rate (RR), the combined total of abdominal and thoracic movements (AM+TM), the proportion of abdominal movement to the overall respiratory movement (AM/(AM+TM)), and the inhalation to exhalation ratio (I/E ratio). Additionally, their performance in a 50 m sprint (measuring anerobic capability), an 800- or 1000 m run (assessing mixed aerobic and anerobic capacity), and a 12 min distance run (evaluating aerobic capacity) was recorded. (3) Results: Our findings, through both correlational and comparative analyses, indicate that a larger AM+TM is predictive of a greater distance covered in the 12 min run, suggesting enhanced aerobic capacity. Interestingly, among female participants, a lower body mass index (BMI) coupled with a higher proportion of abdominal movement (AM/(AM+TM)) was linked to better performance in the 800 m run, indicative of superior mixed aerobic and anerobic capacities. These results imply that women with a larger tidal volume and those with a lower BMI but higher abdominal contribution to breathing at rest may exhibit better aerobic and mixed exercise capacities, respectively. (4) Conclusions: Based on these findings, we recommend that healthcare professionals and physical education instructors incorporate respiratory pattern assessments into their practices to potentially improve the physical health of their clients and students, with a particular emphasis on female populations. This study underscores the importance of understanding the intricate relationship between spontaneous respiratory patterns and exercise capabilities in enhancing overall physical fitness and health.
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spelling doaj-art-d45da3d2f2e04c48a373dfa224a405a72025-08-20T01:47:38ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-09-012419631010.3390/s24196310A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied StudyYinling Du0Kai Jiang1Haojie Li2Department of Physical Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, ChinaDepartment of Public Sports and Arts, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaSchool of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China(1) Background: Exploring the relationship between spontaneous breathing patterns and aerobic and anerobic running exercise performance can greatly improve our understanding of optimizing physical fitness. Spontaneous breathing patterns refer to how the rhythm and depth of breathing affect performance and physical adaptation during exercise. (2) Methods: This study aimed to investigate this relationship by enrolling 240 college students (120 males and 120 females, aged 18–22). We evaluated their resting respiratory rate (RR), the combined total of abdominal and thoracic movements (AM+TM), the proportion of abdominal movement to the overall respiratory movement (AM/(AM+TM)), and the inhalation to exhalation ratio (I/E ratio). Additionally, their performance in a 50 m sprint (measuring anerobic capability), an 800- or 1000 m run (assessing mixed aerobic and anerobic capacity), and a 12 min distance run (evaluating aerobic capacity) was recorded. (3) Results: Our findings, through both correlational and comparative analyses, indicate that a larger AM+TM is predictive of a greater distance covered in the 12 min run, suggesting enhanced aerobic capacity. Interestingly, among female participants, a lower body mass index (BMI) coupled with a higher proportion of abdominal movement (AM/(AM+TM)) was linked to better performance in the 800 m run, indicative of superior mixed aerobic and anerobic capacities. These results imply that women with a larger tidal volume and those with a lower BMI but higher abdominal contribution to breathing at rest may exhibit better aerobic and mixed exercise capacities, respectively. (4) Conclusions: Based on these findings, we recommend that healthcare professionals and physical education instructors incorporate respiratory pattern assessments into their practices to potentially improve the physical health of their clients and students, with a particular emphasis on female populations. This study underscores the importance of understanding the intricate relationship between spontaneous respiratory patterns and exercise capabilities in enhancing overall physical fitness and health.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/19/6310respiratory patternsinhalation/exhalation ratio50 m sprint800 m run12 min runaerobic and anerobic exercise capacities
spellingShingle Yinling Du
Kai Jiang
Haojie Li
A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied Study
Sensors
respiratory patterns
inhalation/exhalation ratio
50 m sprint
800 m run
12 min run
aerobic and anerobic exercise capacities
title A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied Study
title_full A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied Study
title_fullStr A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied Study
title_full_unstemmed A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied Study
title_short A Respiratory Sensor-Based Study of the Relationship between Voluntary Breathing Patterns and Aerobic and Anerobic Exercise Capacity—An Exploratory Applied Study
title_sort respiratory sensor based study of the relationship between voluntary breathing patterns and aerobic and anerobic exercise capacity an exploratory applied study
topic respiratory patterns
inhalation/exhalation ratio
50 m sprint
800 m run
12 min run
aerobic and anerobic exercise capacities
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/19/6310
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