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Comparative Study of Effect of Resistance Exercises versus Aerobic Exercises on Exercise Performance and Pulmonary Function in Adult Chronic Smokers

Authors :
Ronika Agrawal
Ketki Ponde –Ponkshe
Shimaz Khan
Source :
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 11:312-317
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Galore Knowledge Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2021.

Abstract

Background: Cigarette smoking is the major cause of premature death. It accounts for 28% of all cardio vascular diseases and 40% of respiratory diseases as it is associated with impaired pulmonary function. Exercise is an effective and low cost of treatment which can promote good health of a smoker. Research indicates that individuals who maintain an exercise program are more likely to give up smoking than those who quit exercising. Methodology: 150 subjects were included in the study and divided into two groups Group A (resistance exercises) and Group B (Walking). The exercises protocol was given for six weeks. Pre post PEFR and VO2 max was calculated. Results: both the groups showed improvement post intervention (p

Details

ISSN :
22499571
Volume :
11
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........fab324fc5a07a4e65b02c7b2ddb4e3be
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210646