Facial mask acute effects on affective/psychological and exercise performance responses during exercise: A meta-analytical review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Face masks are widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the protective measures against the viral infection risk. Some evidence suggests that face mask prolonged use can be uncomfortable, and discomfort can be exacerbated during exercise. However, the acute responses of mask-wearing during exercise on affective/psychological and exercise performance responses is still a topic of debate. Purpose: To perform a systematic review with meta-analysis of the acute effects of mask-wearing during exercise on affective/psychological and exercise performance responses in healthy adults of different/diverse training status. Methods: This review (CRD42021249569) was performed according to Cochrane's recommendations, with searches performed in electronic (PubMe

SUBMITTER: Glanzel MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9667098 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature