title: Effects of resistance exercise on cardiopulmonary factors in sedentary individuals.
abstract: [Purpose] This study investigated the effects of resistance exercise on cardiopulmonary functions in young sedentary subjects. [Subjects] Forty-two young and healthy subjects with a sedentary lifestyle were included in this study. [Methods] The subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups: control and experimental. The control group (n=21) received health education and continued with normal activities of daily living. The experimental group (n=21) underwent resistance training, health education, and continued with normal activities of daily living. The resistance exercise program consisted of 3 postural exercises: chest press, dumbbell pullover, and flat-bench dumbbell fly. The subjects received this intervention 3 times/week for 8 weeks. [Results] The baseline characteristics were comparable between the 2 groups. The 6-minute-walk test score, peak expiratory flow, forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, maximal voluntary ventilation, and chest expansions were significantly improved post-intervention in the experimental group and between the 2 groups. [Conclusion] Cardiopulmonary functions in young sedentary subjects were significantly improved with the 8-week resistance exercise program.
authors.affiliation: Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance, Khon Kaen University, Thailand; Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
authors.forename: Taweesak
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Janyacharoen
authors.affiliation: Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
authors.forename: Methiya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thayon
authors.affiliation: Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
authors.forename: Wanwisa
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bushong
authors.affiliation: Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
authors.forename: Nussamol
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jaikla
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand; The Research and Training Center for Enhancing Quality of Life of Working-Age People, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
authors.forename: Kittisak
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sawanyawisuth
keywords: Lung function; Resistance exercise; Sedentary lifestyle