Translational Potential of High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training

Abstract

Age-associated cardiovascular (CV) dysfunction increases the risk for CV diseases. Aerobic exercise training can improve CV function, but only a minority of adults meet aerobic exercise guidelines. High-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training is a time-efficient lifestyle intervention that may promote adherence and improve CV function. However, further investigation is needed to translate inspiratory muscle strength training into the public health domain.

In Brief

Time-efficient, high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training, a novel lifestyle intervention for improving cardiovascular aging, holds translational potential for improving public health.