TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Boschiero, Dario
AU  -  Cuzzolin, Francesco
AU  -  Marro, Michele
AU  -  Ferrari, Francesca
AU  -  Beltrami, Gianfranco
AU  -  Pecorelli, Sergio
T1  -  Cardio-respiratory coherence: a solution for restoring psycho-physical well-being, resilience, and optimal performance
PY  -  2025
Y1  -  2025-04-01
DO  -  10.1728/4594.46017
JO  -  Medicina dello Sport
JA  -  Med Sport
VL  -  78
IS  -  2
SP  -  114
EP  -  122
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  1827-1863
Y2  -  2026/05/25
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1728/4594.46017
N2  -  Summary. Cardio-respiratory coherence or Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) represents an innovative and increasingly studied technique for the recovery of psychophysical well-being. It integrates the control of heart rate variability (HRV) with mindful breathing and BioFeedback at specific frequencies and breathing patterns. This state of synchronization between heart rhythm and breathing has been associated with numerous benefits, including stress reduction, improved emotional regulation, enhanced cognitive, physical, and athletic performance, and strengthened psychophysical resilience. This review explores the underlying mechanisms of cardio-respiratory coherence, with particular attention to the interac-tion between the autonomic nervous system and the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, the effects of cardio-respiratory coherence on mental and physical health are examined through the analysis of recent studies, highlighting the potential of this practice as a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention for stress-related disorders, anxiety, depression, and psychophysical health and performance. The findings suggest that integrating cardio-respiratory coherence into care protocols and prevention programs may represent an effective strategy for the recovery and maintenance of psychophysical well-being.
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