The Effect of Mindfulness Exercises on Athletes' Performance Under Pressure (A Review)

10.22034/ijmbsp.2025.534782.1143
Volume 5, Issue 2
Spring 2025

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 Motor Behavior, Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabatabaei, Tehran, Iran

2 Motor Behavior, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i, Tehran, Iran

Abstract
This review examines the application of mindfulness exercises as an intervention for performance under pressure. As a form of psychological training, mental exercises influence the timing of cognitive processes. The present article aims to report the results of studies conducted on the impact of mindfulness exercises on athletes' performance under pressure using convenience sampling.For data collection, English articles were first searched using Sports performance, Mindfulness exercises, and choking under pressure. The search was conducted across databases such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect, and PubMed, covering the period from 2000 to 2024. Persian articles were searched using keywords like (mindfulness exercises), (choking under pressure), and (athletic performance) in databases including Jihad Daneshgahi, Civilica, Magiran, and the Irandoc. The publication period for Persian sources was set from 1380 to 1403 (according to the Iranian calendar). A total of 11 articles that met the specified standards and criteria were selected. Subsequently, the researcher extracted information from these articles using a defined checklist, and the findings were reported. The results indicated that the exercises used in each study could influence the outcomes of the interventions, highlighting the need for careful consideration when applying this method to athletes. According to the research findings, mindfulness exercises have a positive impact on enhancing athletic performance in athletes prone to choking under pressure. Therefore, athletes and coaches across various sports can utilize these exercises to improve sports performance.

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  • Receive Date 15 July 2025
  • Revise Date 11 August 2025
  • Accept Date 23 August 2025