Wim Hof Method and the Enhancement of Marksmen Performance
Oral Presentation
Paper ID : 1597-SSRC
Authors
1دانش آموخته گرایش روانشناسی ورزش دانشگاه علامه طباطبایی تهران
2استادیار رروان شناسی گروه رفتار حرکتی دانشگاه علامه طباطبائی
3SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract
Introduction and Objectives: This article examines the impact of the Wim Hof Method on the performance of shooters. The method, known for its unique combination of respiratory exercises, concentration techniques, and cold exposure, is studied for its potential effects on the autonomic nervous system and the immune system. The core objective is to evaluate the influence of an eight-week .training program in the Wim Hof Method on the performance of shooters
Materials and Methods: The research was structured as a semi-experimental study, incorporating both pre-test and post-test evaluations. The focus was on semi-professional shooters, with a total of 24 participants chosen for the study. These participants were split into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, each consisting of 12 members. The experimental group underwent eight weeks of training in the Wim Hof Method, while the control group continued their regular training routine. The assessment of the shooters' performance was conducted using a sports performance scale, both before and after the training period.
Findings: The study's results indicated a notable improvement in the performance of shooters who practiced the Wim Hof Method, as compared to the control group. This enhancement highlights the potential benefits of the method in sports performance.
Conclusion: The Wim Hof Method, which integrates elements like cold therapy, yoga, and respiratory exercises, offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to improving sports performance. This study suggests that the method could be a valuable tool for coaches, athletes, and sports psychologists aiming to enhance performance. The Wim Hof Method stands out as a simple, cost-effective strategy that could significantly benefit athletes in their training and performance.
Materials and Methods: The research was structured as a semi-experimental study, incorporating both pre-test and post-test evaluations. The focus was on semi-professional shooters, with a total of 24 participants chosen for the study. These participants were split into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, each consisting of 12 members. The experimental group underwent eight weeks of training in the Wim Hof Method, while the control group continued their regular training routine. The assessment of the shooters' performance was conducted using a sports performance scale, both before and after the training period.
Findings: The study's results indicated a notable improvement in the performance of shooters who practiced the Wim Hof Method, as compared to the control group. This enhancement highlights the potential benefits of the method in sports performance.
Conclusion: The Wim Hof Method, which integrates elements like cold therapy, yoga, and respiratory exercises, offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to improving sports performance. This study suggests that the method could be a valuable tool for coaches, athletes, and sports psychologists aiming to enhance performance. The Wim Hof Method stands out as a simple, cost-effective strategy that could significantly benefit athletes in their training and performance.
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