We included 11 r and omized controlled trials ( 331 participants ) and 2 previous systematic review s. The meta-analyses showed equal improvements in HRQoL , walking distance and exercise capacity .
In conclusion , we found significantly increased leg muscle strength favouring a combination of RT with ET compared with ET alone .
Resistance training ( RT ) is thought to be effective in preventing muscle depletion , whereas endurance training ( ET ) is known to improve exercise capacity and health-related quality of life ( HRQoL ) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) .
Our objectives were to assess the efficiency of combining RT with ET compared with ET alone .
The effect of single set resistance training on strength and functional fitness in pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
PURPOSE The primary goal of pulmonary rehabilitation ( PR ) is for patients to achieve and maintain their maximum level of independence and functioning in the community . Traditional PR uses a predominantly aerobic/endurance approach to rehabilitation with little or no inclusion of exercises to increase strength . Few studies have investigated the impact of resistance training on PR despite growing evidence supporting its efficacy to improve physical function ( functional fitness ) in both healthy individuals and those with chronic disease . The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of single-set resistance training on strength and functional fitness outcomes in PR patients . METHODS Twenty PR patients , 60 to 81 years old , were r and omly assigned to an 8-week endurance-based PR program ( ET ) or an ET plus resistance training program ( RT ) . RESULTS Strength increased in RT ( P < .05 ) and decreased in  ET for both upper and lower body . Functional fitness improved ( P < .05 ) in 5 of 7 tests for RT compared with 2 tests for ET . CONCLUSIONS Single set RT can elicit significant improvements in both strength and functional fitness , which is not obtained by traditional PR alone . Our results are comparable to other studies with similar outcomes using multiple-set RT protocol s. These findings may have important implication s for program design , application , and adherence in PR
We included 11 r and omized controlled trials ( 331 participants ) and 2 previous systematic review s. The meta-analyses showed equal improvements in HRQoL , walking distance and exercise capacity .
In conclusion , we found significantly increased leg muscle strength favouring a combination of RT with ET compared with ET alone .
Resistance training ( RT ) is thought to be effective in preventing muscle depletion , whereas endurance training ( ET ) is known to improve exercise capacity and health-related quality of life ( HRQoL ) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) .
Our objectives were to assess the efficiency of combining RT with ET compared with ET alone .