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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==


Inspiratory muscle training is defined as a course of therapy consisting of a series of breathing exercises that aim to strengthen the bodies’ respiratory muscles making it easier for people to breathe. Inspiratory muscle training is normally aimed at people who suffer from asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. However, many people adopt IMT as part of their sports training as this training is designed to strengthen the muscles used for breathing. This is done through a series of controlled breathing exercises. Studies have shown that regular IMT can increase a person’s endurance during cardiovascular exercise or sports activities such as running and cycling.  
'''Respiratory Muscle Training''' (RMT) can be defined as "a course of therapy consisting of a series of breathing exercises that aim to strengthen the bodies’ respiratory muscles making it easier for people to breathe".  


When a person is breathing normally, they typically use between 10 to 15 per cent of his or her total lung capacity. However, with Inspiratory muscle training, a person can typically increase the amount of lung capacity used. Deeper breathing uses a bit more energy but also allows more oxygen to enter the bloodstream with each breath while strengthening the breathing muscles. Strengthening inspiratory muscles by performing daily breathing exercises for at least six weeks significantly reduces the amount of oxygen these same breathing muscles require during exercise, resulting in more oxygen being available for other muscles.  
RMT is normally aimed at people who suffer from asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. However, many people adopt RMT as part of their sports training as this training is designed to strengthen the muscles used for breathing. Studies have shown that regular RMT can increase a person’s endurance during cardiovascular exercise or sports activities such as running and cycling.
 
When a person is breathing normally, they typically use between 10 to 15 per cent of his or her total lung capacity. With RMT a person can typically increase the amount of lung capacity used. Deeper breathing uses a bit more energy but also allows more oxygen to enter the bloodstream with each breath while strengthening the breathing muscles. Strengthening inspiratory muscles by performing daily breathing exercises for at least six weeks significantly reduces the amount of oxygen these same breathing muscles require during exercise, resulting in more oxygen being available for other muscles.  


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The history and putative mechanisms for RMT are presented here:  
The history and putative mechanisms for RMT are presented here:  


{{#ev:youtube|KtIZ9t345-A|400}} <ref>McConnell, A. Inspiratory muscle training: history and putative mechanisms. Frontiers in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine Seminar on inspiratory muscle training, Centre for Sports Medicine &amp;amp;amp; Human Performance, Brunel University, April 2013</ref><br>  
{{#ev:youtube|KtIZ9t345-A|400}} <ref>McConnell, A. Inspiratory muscle training: history and putative mechanisms. Frontiers in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine Seminar on inspiratory muscle training, Centre for Sports Medicine &amp;amp;amp;amp; Human Performance, Brunel University, April 2013</ref><br>  


== Responses to RMT  ==
== Responses to RMT  ==
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== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==


*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLviAMTaKoUmfIB5cfdw7jTraSBaWxpLUt Presentations from the RMT forum at the Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Brunel University]<ref>McConnell, A., Romer, L., Ross, E. and Jolley, C.  [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLviAMTaKoUmfIB5cfdw7jTraSBaWxpLUt Frontiers in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine Seminar on inspiratory muscle training], Centre for Sports Medicine &amp;amp;amp; Human Performance, Brunel University, April 2013</ref>  
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLviAMTaKoUmfIB5cfdw7jTraSBaWxpLUt Presentations from the RMT forum at the Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Brunel University]<ref>McConnell, A., Romer, L., Ross, E. and Jolley, C.  [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLviAMTaKoUmfIB5cfdw7jTraSBaWxpLUt Frontiers in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine Seminar on inspiratory muscle training], Centre for Sports Medicine &amp;amp;amp;amp; Human Performance, Brunel University, April 2013</ref>


== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed])  ==
== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed])  ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) can be defined as "a course of therapy consisting of a series of breathing exercises that aim to strengthen the bodies’ respiratory muscles making it easier for people to breathe".

RMT is normally aimed at people who suffer from asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. However, many people adopt RMT as part of their sports training as this training is designed to strengthen the muscles used for breathing. Studies have shown that regular RMT can increase a person’s endurance during cardiovascular exercise or sports activities such as running and cycling.

When a person is breathing normally, they typically use between 10 to 15 per cent of his or her total lung capacity. With RMT a person can typically increase the amount of lung capacity used. Deeper breathing uses a bit more energy but also allows more oxygen to enter the bloodstream with each breath while strengthening the breathing muscles. Strengthening inspiratory muscles by performing daily breathing exercises for at least six weeks significantly reduces the amount of oxygen these same breathing muscles require during exercise, resulting in more oxygen being available for other muscles.


The evidence[edit | edit source]

The history and putative mechanisms for RMT are presented here:

[1]

Responses to RMT[edit | edit source]

Things that change:

  • effort related responses:
    • breathing effort
    • whole body effort
  • metabolic related responses
    • respiratory muscle fatigue
    • breathing pattern
    • lactate turnover
    • heart rate
    • oxygen uptake kinetics

These do not change:

  • maximal oxygen uptake
  • maximum lactate threshold


How does it work - mechanisms[edit | edit source]

optimisation of blood flow distribution

attenuation of central fatigue

reduced sense of respiratory and peripheral effort


Resources[edit | edit source]

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

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  1. ↑ McConnell, A. Inspiratory muscle training: history and putative mechanisms. Frontiers in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine Seminar on inspiratory muscle training, Centre for Sports Medicine &amp;amp;amp; Human Performance, Brunel University, April 2013
  2. ↑ McConnell, A., Romer, L., Ross, E. and Jolley, C. Frontiers in Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine Seminar on inspiratory muscle training, Centre for Sports Medicine &amp;amp;amp; Human Performance, Brunel University, April 2013
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