NDLI: The relationship between resting heart rate variability and sportive performance, sleep and body awareness in soccer players

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Tekin, Rabia Tugba Kudas, Savas Buran, Melike Mese Cabuk, Salih Akbasli, Oguzhan Uludag, Veysel Yosmaoglu, Hayri Baran
Abstract	Background Heart rate variability (HRV) is a key marker of autonomic nervous system function and has been proposed as a tool for monitoring training adaptations. However, its relationship with performance beyond aerobic capacity remains unclear in football players. This study aimed to examine the associations between resting HRV and aerobic capacity, agility, neuromuscular coordination, sleep quality, and body awareness. Methods Twenty-five male football players (mean age 20 ± 3 years) underwent HRV assessment via the Polar H10 system. Performance tests included the 20 m Shuttle Test (VO2max), Illinois Agility Test, Hexagon Test (neuromuscular coordination), and Vertical Jump Tests (muscular strength). Sleep quality and body awareness were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Body Awareness Questionnaire. Results HRV Score was positively correlated with VO2max (r = 0.4, p = 0.04), while LF/HF ratio showed a negative correlation with shuttle test distance (rs=-0.52, p = 0.007). Mean RR correlated with neuromuscular coordination (r = 0.56, p = 0.004), sleep quality (r = 0.45, p = 0.024), and body awareness (rs = 0.46, p = 0.019). No significant correlations were found with muscular strength. Conclusions Resting HRV is associated with key performance indicators in football players, supporting its potential use in monitoring physiological readiness and training adaptations. Future research should establish reference values and evaluate HRV-based interventions for performance enhancement.
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Page Count	10
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ISSN	20521847
DOI	10.1186/s13102-025-01093-7
Journal	BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	17
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2025-03-24
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Orthopedics Rehabilitation Medicine Heart rate variability Autonomic function Football performance Neuromuscular coordination Sleep quality Body awareness
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Journal Impact Factor	2.1/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	2.3/2023

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