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Invincible Athletics program: aerobic exercise and performance without strain

F Travis1, K Blasdell, R Liptak

  • 1Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, IA 52557, USA.

The International Journal of Neuroscience
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
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Invincible Athletics training improved endurance and mind-body connection by reducing perceived exertion and stress. This innovative approach enhances athletic adaptation without the typical stress/recovery cycle effects.

Area of Science:

  • Exercise physiology
  • Sports science
  • Mind-body medicine

Background:

  • Conventional aerobic exercise can induce a stress/recovery cycle.
  • Optimizing exercise for strength, endurance, and mind-body coordination is crucial.
  • Minimizing negative physiological and psychological stress during training is a key goal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the physiological patterns of conventional aerobic exercise with a novel program, Invincible Athletics.
  • To evaluate the impact of Invincible Athletics on perceived exertion, comfort, and physiological markers.
  • To assess the influence of Invincible Athletics on endurance and mind-body coordination.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of physiological responses during conventional aerobic exercise and Invincible Athletics.

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  • Measurement of heart rate, breath rate, respiratory sinus arrhythmia, and EEG alpha relative power.
  • Assessment of perceived exertion, comfort, and endurance.

    • Main Results:

    • Similar heart rates were observed during both exercise types.
    • Invincible Athletics showed higher perceived comfort and lower perceived exertion.
    • Significantly lower breath rates, higher respiratory sinus arrhythmia, and higher central-parietal alpha relative power were noted during Invincible Athletics.
    • Endurance was significantly longer with the Invincible Athletics program.

    Conclusions:

    • Invincible Athletics promotes greater physiological adaptation and comfort compared to conventional aerobic exercise.
    • Heightened respiratory sinus arrhythmia and alpha power suggest improved stress adaptation during Invincible Athletics.
    • The program's focus on balance and comfort may enhance endurance and mind-body coordination without adverse stress effects.