1-minute sit-to-stand repetitions

1. Aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise increases 1-minute sit-to-stand repetitions in humans (+3 repetitions).

   “Exercise capacity improved (Δ6MWT = + 15 m, p = 0.002; Δ1STS = + 3 repetitions, p < 0.0001)”

   Human trialCOPD; single-arm before-and-after comparison3 sessions/week12 weeksn = 62

   Improvement in peripheral airway function after a 12-week exercise intervention in COPD

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