THE IMPACT OF THE HARDWARE POSITIVE OSCILLATORY EXPIRATORY PRESSURE ON THE EXTERNAL RESPIRATORY FUNCTION OF ELITE SWIMMERS DURING THE ACUTE PERIOD OF THE MOUNTAIN ADAPTATION
A relevant scientific purpose of this study was to find measures and methods of training aimed at speeding up the adaptation of the respiratory system of elite swimmers to the middle altitude conditions. Assessment of the effect of positive oscillatory expiratory pressure, implemented by using the "New Breath" training devices on the respiratory system responses of elite swimmers when moving from the plain to the middle altitude and during the “acute period” of mountain adaptation. Indicators of external respiration were evaluated by spirometry in the “Forced exhalation” and “Maximal voluntary ventilation” tests. The study involved 13 male and 14 female swimmers, who formed an experimental and control group. Athletes of the experimental group trained using the "New Breath" training devices. It was found that using the "New Breath" training devices of integrated effects on the respiratory system of athletes in movement during training of elite swimmers in the acute period of mountain training contributes to a more intensive increase in the indicators of forced respiratory maneuvers and bronchial patency, accelerates the adaptation of the respiratory system of elite swimmers, both men and women, to the middle altitude conditions.