Dual career athletes and psycho-physiological stress

Description

The document is a scientific research article exploring the psycho-physiological stress experienced by dual career athletes , focusing on heart rate variability (HRV) as a key biomarker for assessing athletes' autonomic nervous system adaptability. The study was conducted by an international team of researchers from Italian and Spanish universities, including Francesca Latino, Pierpaolo Limone, and Rosabel Martinez-Roig. The research examines how dual-career athletes manage stress and physiological responses through measuring HRV, revealing critical insights into the relationship between psychological demands and physiological adaptations. By analyzing temporal fluctuations in heartbeat intervals, the study provides a nuanced understanding of how athletes cope with the complex challenges of balancing athletic performance with academic or professional pursuits. The methodology involves sophisticated biomedical measurements, offering a scientific approach to understanding the intricate stress mechanisms faced by dual-career athletes and potentially providing strategies for improved performance and well-being.