The effect of respiratory muscle training on swimming performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Respiratory muscle training, which targets the inspiratory and/or expiratory muscles to enhance respiratory efficiency, is recognized as a method for improving athletic performance; however, its effectiveness in enhancing swimming performance remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of respiratory muscle training on swimming performance.

Methods

Methodology followed the PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in eight databases (Web of Science, PubMed (comprising MEDLINE and PubMed Central), SPORTDiscus, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase, and ProQuest) and supplemented with manual searches of other sources (e.g., Google Scholar) up to 22 May 2025. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they met the

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310600 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature