Abstract:IntroductionThe chronic effects of respiratory muscle training (RMT) on the cardiovascular system remain unclear. This investigation tested to which degree a single sessions of RMT with or without added vibration, which could enhance peripheral blood flow and vascular response, or a 4-week RMT program could result in changes in pulse wave velocity (PWV), blood pressure (systolic, SBP; diastolic, DBP) and other markers of cardiovascular health.MethodsSixteen young and healthy participants (8 m/8f) performed 15 … Show more
“…High-resistance IMST does not appear to improve large elastic artery stiffness, measured either as carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity or carotid artery compliance, in young or midlife/older adults (68,83). However, it usually takes a treatment period of at least 3 months for healthy lifestyle strategies to change large elastic artery stiffness (36).…”
Section: High-resistance Imst For Improving Vascular Functionmentioning
“…High-resistance IMST does not appear to improve large elastic artery stiffness, measured either as carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity or carotid artery compliance, in young or midlife/older adults (68,83). However, it usually takes a treatment period of at least 3 months for healthy lifestyle strategies to change large elastic artery stiffness (36).…”
Section: High-resistance Imst For Improving Vascular Functionmentioning
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