Abstract

Introduction: Exercise has been a means of testing the physical capabilities and physiological responses of an individual. Exercise when performed regularly has beneficial effects on the various systems of the body. Exercise shows overall improvement in pulmonary function. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of endurance training and resistance training on Pulmonary function tests. Methodology: A total of 50 male non-smoker healthy subjects aged 18-25 years were randomized to Group A (n=25; Resistance) and Group B (n=25; Endurance). At baseline FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75%, PEF were recorded. The exercise schedule continued till 3 months. After three months, PFTs were revaluated. Changes in pulmonary function were assessed. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Student paired‘t’-tests were used. P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: At baseline both the groups had comparable pulmonary functions. After 3 months, both the groups showed increase in PFT values. FEV1/FVC was significantly higher in Group B as compared to Group A (p=0.010). Group B had higher % increase as compared to Group A for all PFT parameters. Conclusion: Exercise had a positive impact on PFT with endurance training being slightly better.

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