Effect of Lower Limb Resistance Versus Endurance Training in Smokers

Effects of Lower Limb Resistance Versus Endurance Training on Pulmonary Function in Smokers With Shortness of Breath

Patients was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Experimental group was treated with Resistance training while control group received endurance training. Data was collected by spirometry and International Physical activity questionnaire readings was recorded in every session for baseline, 3rd week and 6thweeks.

Experimental group will receive lower limb strength training and control group will receive endurance training. Both groups will receive treatment for three days a week and each session will be given according to FITT formula. Measurement will be recorder pre-treatment and post treatment of both groups at baseline, third , and 6 th week.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Young cigarette smokers (10 cigarette/day for at least 10 years)
• Male
• Age 25-45 years
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Body mass: less than 80kg
• BMI:22-30

Exclusion Criteria:

• Heart or pulmonary disease
• MSK disorder
• incapable of realizing the protocol of exercises,
• Recent surgery
• Recent Trauma.
• Any infective respiratory illness.