Inspiratory Muscle Training Enhances Jumping Power and Shoot-ing Performance in Elite Air Pistol Athletes
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 20
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Shooting Performance (SCATT Score)
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a four-week inspiratory muscle training (IMT) program on physical and motor performance parameters and shooting accuracy in elite male air pistol athletes. Twenty athletes were randomly assigned to either an IMT group or a control group. Outcome measures included jumping performance, reaction time, flexibility, and shooting accuracy assessed via the SCATT system. The findings demonstrated that IMT significantly improved lower-limb explosive power and shooting performance without affecting reaction time or flexibility.
详细描述
Air pistol shooting is a precision sport requiring postural stability, neuromuscular coordination, and controlled breathing. Inspiratory muscle training has been shown to enhance respiratory muscle strength, trunk stability, and neuromuscular efficiency. However, evidence regarding its effects in precision sports is limited.
This study employed a four-week parallel-group randomized controlled design to examine whether IMT improves jumping performance, reaction time, and shooting accuracy in elite air pistol athletes. The IMT group performed twice-daily resisted breathing sessions using a POWERbreathe® device, while the control group continued standard training. Performance outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention period.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 35 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Male athletes aged 18-35 years
- •Minimum of 3 years of systematic air pistol shooting experience
- •Regular training for at least the previous 6 months
- •Medically cleared for physical activity
排除标准
- •History of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders
- •Current injury affecting performance
- •Participation in respiratory muscle training within the last 6 months
研究组 & 干预措施
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) Group
Participants performed inspiratory muscle training using a POWERbreathe® Classic device. Training consisted of two daily sessions of 30 resisted breaths, six days per week, for four weeks. Initial resistance was set at 40% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and progressively increased weekly.
干预措施: Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) Group (Other)
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) Group
Participants performed inspiratory muscle training using a POWERbreathe® Classic device. Training consisted of two daily sessions of 30 resisted breaths, six days per week, for four weeks. Initial resistance was set at 40% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and progressively increased weekly.
干预措施: Control Group (A): (Other)
Control Group
Participants continued their regular air pistol training routines without inspiratory muscle training.
结局指标
主要结局
Shooting Performance (SCATT Score)
时间窗: 4 weeks
Shooting accuracy and stability assessed using the SCATT shooting simulation system
次要结局
- Flexibility (Sit-and-Reach Test)(4 week)
- Auditory Reaction Time(4 week)
- Countermovement Jump Height and Power(4 Weeks)
- Squat Jump Height and Power(4 Weeks)
- Visual Reaction Time(4 weeks)
研究者
Coşkun YILMAZ
director
Gümüşhane Universıty