title: The effect of inspiratory and expiratory respiratory muscle training in rowers.
abstract: This study examined inspiratory and expiratory resistive loading combined with strength and endurance training on pulmonary function and rowing performance. Twenty-one male (n = 9) and female (n = 12) rowers were matched on 2000 m simulated rowing race time and gender and randomly assigned to two groups. The experimental group trained respiratory muscles using a device that provided both an inspiratory and expiratory resistance while the control group used a SHAM device. Respiratory muscle training (RMT) or SHAM was performed 6 d/wk concurrent with strength (3 d/wk) and endurance (3 d/wk) training on alternate days for 10 weeks. Respiratory muscle training (RMT) enhanced maximum inspiratory (PI(max)) and expiratory (PE(max)) strength at rest and during recovery from exercise (P < 0.05). Both groups showed improvements in peak VO2, strength, and 2000 m performance time (P < 0.05). It was concluded that RMT is effective for improving respiratory strength but did not facilitate greater improvements to simulated 2000 m rowing performance.
authors: Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Forbes
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Game
authors: D
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authors: Syrotuik
authors: R
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authors: Jones
authors: G J
authors: GJ
authors: Bell
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D017079:Exercise Tolerance / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007320:Inspiratory Capacity; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012132:Respiratory Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult