Effect of inspiratory muscle training on cardiovascular endurance in lawn tennis players

Abstract

Objective: Insufficient strength of muscle causes fatigue and affects the basic activities. The IMT is the device (POWER breathe KH1) which is recently developed, which has an electronically controlled valve which provides resistance. Resistance training provides constant oxygen delivery at pretraining levels which improve strength. Methods: The lawn tennis players were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and those who were willing for treatment. Then Queens Step test was evaluated of all participants from which Pulse rate and VO2 max was calculated before and after treatment. 1RM reading was taken with help of IMT device (POWER breathe KH1). Then after that by taking 40-50% of 1RM the treatment was given with same device for 5days for 4 weeks. Result: In the beginning 1RM was checked which showed the mean 2.3± 0.7022 then after treatment it was 8.17± 0.9499. The mean of queen’s college’s step test that isVO2max before treatment showed 52.428± 9.588 and after treatment showed 54.621±10.350. Conclusion: There is significant improvement in cardiovascular endurance and strength in lawn tennis players after progressive inspiratory muscles training.