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- Systematic reviews show that inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is beneficial for both athletes and clinical populations.
- Typically, IMT involves breathing against a resistance load twice a day for several weeks, but its use during aerobic exercise lacks solid evidence.
- The authors argue that existing advantages of IMT should not be combined with aerobic exercise, suggesting standalone IMT is more effective.
Article Abstract
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses support the benefits of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) for sports and clinical populations. A typical application of "standalone" IMT intervention consists of breathing against an inspiratory load (IRL), twice daily, for 5-7 days/wk, for 4-12 wk. However, the application of IRL during aerobic exercise is often seen in a training routine of sports and rehabilitation centers with no evidence-based guide. In this Perspective, we will revisit putative mechanisms underlying the established benefits of "standalone" IMT to support our contention that IMT need not and should not be used during aerobic exercise.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajplung.00396.2023 | DOI Listing |
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