Specific inspiratory muscle training does not improve performance or VO^sub 2max^ levels in well trained rowers

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of specific inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on inspiratory muscle strength, maximal oxygen uptake (VO^sub 2max^), maximal lactate accumulation (L^sub max^), dyspnea sensation and rowing performance in rowers. Ninteen well-trained rowers were div...

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Published in:Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness 2008-09, Vol.48 (3), p.285
Main Authors: Riganas, C S, Vrabas, I S, Christoulas, K, Mandroukas, K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bicycle racing
Control Groups
Environmental conditions
Fatigue (Biology)
Human subjects
Muscular Strength
Muscular system
Research Methodology
Scientific Concepts
Sports medicine
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of specific inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on inspiratory muscle strength, maximal oxygen uptake (VO^sub 2max^), maximal lactate accumulation (L^sub max^), dyspnea sensation and rowing performance in rowers. Ninteen well-trained rowers were divided into two groups: IMT (T) and control (C). The T group, in addition to their daily rowing practice, performed IMT by means of a threshold inspiratory muscle trainer for ~0.5h*d^sup -1^, 5 times a week for 6 weeks. The C group participated only in their regular daily rowing training. Prior to the initiation and at the completion of the 6-week IMT program, both groups underwent an incremental treadmill run test to determine VO^sub 2max^. Maximum inspiratory mouth pressure (PI^sub max^) was measured at rest and following the VO^sub 2max^ test. On a separate occasion, rowing performance was evaluated by a 2 000 m all-out effort on a rowing ergometer. Dyspnea sensation was assessed by a modified Borg scale and L^sub max^ was measured by an enzymatic method. Six weeks of IMT significantly (P
ISSN:0022-4707
1827-1928