Respiratory Rate as a Marker of Cognitive Load

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, SciencePosted on No Comments

When we engage in mentally demanding tasks, something changes almost immediately in our physiology. Long before we become consciously aware of fatigue or overload, our breathing pattern begins to shift. This response is not random. It follows a remarkably consistent physiological rule. A comprehensive systematic review published in Neural Plasticity examined more than 50 experimental studies analyzing …

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Could Respiratory Rate Serve as a Superior Indicator of Physical Effort?

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Metrics like heart rate, speed, and power have long been the gold standard for monitoring physical effort during exercise. However, emerging research suggests that respiratory rate (RR) could be a more reliable and insightful marker of exercise intensity. As coaches and athletes seek the most effective ways to optimize training, understanding the role of respiratory …

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