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Table 2 Peak exercise tolerance of training and control group before (t1) and after (t2) one year

From: A 12-month, moderate-intensity exercise training program improves fitness and quality of life in adults with asthma: a controlled trial

 

Training group

Control group

t1

t2

p

t1

t2

p

(n = 13)

(n = 13)

t1 vs. t2

(n = 8)

(n = 8)

t1 vs. t2

WR (Watt) ∑

97 ± 32

116 ± 31

0.005

107 ± 22

100 ± 28

0.480

VO2 (ml/kg/min) +

15.7 ± 5.0

20.4 ± 4.0

0.004

15.8 ± 4.0

16.8 ± 6.2

0.452

VO2/HR (ml)

8.7 ± 3.6

12.2 ± 3.9

0.032

9.4 ± 2.7

11.0 ± 2.5

0.108

VE (l/min) +

38.2 ± 17.3

51.5 ± 20.3

0.002

42.1 ± 10.0

42.1 ± 10.3

0.993

  1. Values are mean ± standard deviation.
  2. No statistically significant differences between both groups at t1.
  3. ∑ p < 0.05 between both groups at t2.
  4. n.s.: not significant.
  5. VO2/HR: O2pulse.
  6. VE: minute ventilation.
  7. VO2: oxygen uptake per kg body weight.
  8. WR: work rate.
  9. + p < 0.1 between both groups at t2.
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BMC Pulmonary Medicine

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