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Daily yoga was significantly associated with changes in perceived athletic performance across the menstrual cycle.
Implementing daily yoga may enhance perceived athletic performance in women during their menstrual cycle.
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Daily yoga was also significantly associated with changes in perceived athletic performance across the MC.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized crossover trial design.
Source
A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial on the Influence of a Daily Mindfulness Yoga Practice on Menstrual Cycle Symptoms, Measures of Well-Being, and Training Perception in Athletic Women
Kimberly SantaBarbara et al. · International Journal of Yoga Therapy · 2024
DOI 10.17761/2024-d-23-00077
rct · n=20
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