Opportunities for correcting psychosomatic states of elite athletes during pre-competition activities using off-training methods and extra-training means
Valerii VYNOHRADOV, Сергій Совенко, A.V. Kolot, Сергій Попов, Олександр Еделєв · Fìtoterapìâ · 2026
Actuality.Elite athletes in individual sports often face psychosomatic challenges during pre-competition activities, including stress, anxiety, and emotional tension, which negatively affect motor control, coordination, and overall performance.The increasing demands for mental resilience highlight the importance of supplementary interventions to stabilize athletes' psychological and physical states.
Aim: of the study.To evaluate the potential of off-training
Methods: in correcting psychosomatic conditions and enhancing precompetition readiness in elit athletes.
Materials and methods: .This paper adopts a conceptual synthesis and critical review methodology, integrating interdisciplinary research with the authors' long-term field experience in elite sports preparation. Conceptual model and intervention protocols.Effective strategies include breathing techniques, meditation, biofeedback, and mobilization exercises that foster positive emotional states, reduce anxiety, and improve functional readiness.The study highlights structured application of pre-competition, pre-start, and recovery interventions to stabilize mental and physical states.Pre-competition activity represents an integral part of both stimulating and restorative systems, incorporating specialized means.According to current views, pre-competition states act as stimuli that activate the central nervous system (CNS).