Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Resistance training strengthened breathing muscles in older adults
In a randomized trial of 60 adults aged 60–75, 12 weeks of supervised resistance training improved breathing muscle strength and blood markers of inflammation.In a randomized trial of 60 adults aged 60–75, 12 weeks of supervised resistance training improved breathing muscle strength and blood markers of inflammation.
Randomized trial · 60 peopleResistance training
Who was studied60 community-dwelling older adults, 12 weeks, against no-exercise control group
What changedBreathing muscle strength increased more with resistance training than in the control group
The catchDifficult participant blinding could bias effort-dependent respiratory pressure measurements