The effect of exercise training with an additional inspiratory load on inspiratory muscle fatigue and time-trial performance

Serina J. McEntire, Joshua R. Smith, Christine S. Ferguson, Kelly R. Brown, Stephanie P. Kurti, Craig A. Harms

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Abstract

The purpose was to determine the effect of moderate-intensity exercise training (ET) on inspiratory muscle fatigue (IMF) and if an additional inspiratory load during ET (ET+IL) would further improve inspiratory muscle strength, IMF, and time-trial performance. 15 subjects were randomly divided to ET (n = 8) and ET+IL groups (n = 7). All subjects completed six weeks of exercise training three days/week at ~70%V˙O2peak for 30 min. The ET+IL group breathed through an inspiratory muscle trainer (15% PImax) during exercise. 5-mile, and 30-min time-trials were performed pre-training, weeks three and six. Inspiratory muscle strength increased (p < 0.05) for both groups to a similar (p > 0.05) extent. ET and ET+IL groups improved (p < 0.05) 5-mile time-trial performance (~10% and ~18%) and the ET+IL group was significantly faster than ET at week 6. ET and ET+IL groups experienced less (p < 0.05) IMF compared to pre-training following the 5-mile time-trial. In conclusion, these data suggest ET leads to less IMF, ET+IL improves inspiratory muscle strength and IMF, but not different than ET alone.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)54-59
Number of pages6
JournalRespiratory Physiology and Neurobiology
Volume230
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2016

Keywords

  • Exercise training
  • Inspiratory load
  • Inspiratory muscle fatigue
  • Respiratory muscle strength
  • Time-trial performance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neuroscience(all)
  • Physiology
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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