Six-week inspiratory resistance training ameliorates endurance performance but does not affect obesity-related metabolic biomarkers in obese adults: A randomized controlled trial.
Respiratory physiology & neurobiology
February 1, 2020
Yu-Chi Kuo et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details
Study Goal
The researchers were attempting to determine the effects of a six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) on metabolic health biomarkers, pulmonary function, and endurance in obese individuals.
Results Summary
The abstract does not provide specific results regarding the effects of the intervention.
Population
Obese adults (BMI > 27 kg/m²)
Effective Dosage
Not available
Duration
Six weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
Extracted Claims (8)
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | decrease | fasting insulin levels | obese individuals | 15% | significantly reduced | #1 |
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | decrease | HOMA-IR | obese individuals | 18% | significantly reduced | #2 |
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | increase | forced vital capacity (FVC) | obese individuals | 8% | significantly increased | #3 |
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | increase | forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) | obese individuals | 6% | significantly increased | #4 |
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | increase | endurance performance | obese individuals | 12% | significantly improved | #5 |
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | no change | body weight | obese individuals | no significant changes | no significant changes | #6 |
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | no change | fasting glucose | obese individuals | no significant changes | no significant changes | #7 |
six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) | no change | lipid profiles | obese individuals | no significant changes | no significant changes | #8 |
Abstract
This investigation examined the effects of a six-week inspiratory resistance training (IRT) on metabolic health biomarkers, pulmonary function, and endurance in obese individuals. Twenty-eight obese adults (BMI > 27 kg/m
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultBiomarkersBody CompositionBreathing ExercisesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMuscle StrengthObesityOutcome Assessment, Health CarePhysical EnduranceRespiratory Function TestsRespiratory MusclesWalk Test
Study Links
PubMed ID31629880
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Quality65/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations7
Citations/Year1.4
Relative Citation Ratio0.70
NIH Percentile37.4%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.99
Normalized Score0.53
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