EFFECTS OF FOAM ROLLING ON HRV IN ELITE SWIMMERS

HEART RATE VARIABILITY IN ELITE SWIMMERS AFTER INTENSIVE INTERVAL SPRINT LOADING: EFFECT OF FOAM ROLLING ON RECOVERY

The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of foam rolling (FR) on recovery by examining selected time-domain and frequency-domain heart rate variability (HRV) parameters in elite swimmers following intensive interval sprint training. It was hypothesized that FR would enhance HRV recovery compared to active recovery performed through swimming.

Inclusion Criteria:

• membership in the National Olympic Preparation Centre (TOHM), (2) ≥5 years of competitive swimming experience, and (3) participation in ≥3 international competitions within the past year

Exclusion Criteria:

• cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal conditions within the past six months,
• use of medications or stimulants affecting performance within the past three months
• unsuitability for physical activity according to EGZ-A+ assessment