Pedro López de la Manzanara Pérez

Currently, Pedro is in the final semester of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences in Cáceres, Spain, and is expected to graduate in June 2026.

From February to April 2026, he has been working as part of an internship experience, collaborating with other students and contributing to ongoing projects within the department. He is also involved in research activities, including a systematic review and meta-analysis titled "Does slow breathing improve executive functioning?".

In addition, he has published articles in science communication magazines such as Sport Life, building on the scientific contributions of Prof. Dr. Dr. Sylvain Laborde to produce applied and accessible content.

Looking ahead, he plans to pursue a Master's degree, with a focus on inflammatory and immunological diseases or on human and exercise physiology.

Article published in Sport Life on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its role in the relationship between the brain, stress, and sports performance

It explains how to interpret HRV and apply practical strategies to optimize recovery and performance.