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  • Title: The role of preparatory heart rate deceleration on balance beam performance.
    Author: Cottyn J, de Clercq D, Crombez G, Lenoir M.
    Journal: J Sport Exerc Psychol; 2008 Apr; 30(2):159-70. PubMed ID: 18490788.
    Abstract:
    Preparatory heart rate deceleration occurs in tasks with an external focus of attention and is often assumed to facilitate balance performance. However, its effects upon sport-related complex balance movements have not been studied. Heart rate patterns during the preparation period of an acrobatic element (flic-flac) on the balance beam were studied in 14 female gymnasts (M age 13.2 years). A significant heart rate deceleration was found in attempts with a fall in the consecutive acrobatic element, but not in attempts without a fall. These data suggest that preparatory heart rate deceleration may be detrimental to the performance of complex movements on the balance beam.
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