Combined strength and endurance training is more effective as strength or endurance training alone in patients with COPD

Study objectives: Abnormalities in peripheral muscle function are commonly found in patients with COPD and contribute to exercise intolerance. The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of a combined strength and endurance training, with endurance or strength training alone in a randomized trial of patients with COPD. Methods: Twenty-seven patients completed the study: 9 patients in the combined training group (FEV1 52±18,1%predicted), 10 patients in the endurance training group alone (FEV1 52±16%predicted), and 8 patients in the strength training group alone (FEV1 54±9,6%predicted). Lung function tests…