Comparison of 1-hour floatation-REST versus conventional napping on heart rate variability in active individuals
In highly trained individuals, FLO and NAP demonstrated minimal impact on acute autonomic function. NAP appears more effective for enhancing short-term parasympathetic activity, while FLO provides a more enjoyable experience. These findings underscore the importance of personalised recovery strategies and emphasise the need for further research into individual responses and the long-term effects of these interventions.
Authors
- Vincent Grémeaux
- Laurent Schmitt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7203-6032)
- Grégoire Paul Millet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8081-4423)
- Cyril Besson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0238-3485)
- Giuseppe Potrick Stefani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5492-4530)
- Aaron L. Baggish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2042-1489)
Institutions
- Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (IN)
- Court of Arbitration for Sport (CH)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- University of Lausanne (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002292
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.40
Funders
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois