Effects of Upper Body Exercise Training on Aerobic Fitness and Performance in Healthy People: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of upper body endurance training (UBET) on oxygen uptake (VO₂) in healthy persons and derive evidence-based recommendations to improve upper body fitness and performance. Methods: Databases were systematically searched in accordance with PRISMA guidelines until 1 February 2023. Eligibility criteria included healthy male and female adults and older adults who underwent an UBET intervention. Outcomes of interest included physical fitness (VO_2peak and/ or VO_{2 submax}) and transfer effects (i.e., effects from trained (VO_{2peak ARM}) to untrained (VO_{2peak LEG}) musculature). Results: The search identified 8293 records, out of which 27 studies reporting on 29 inte

SUBMITTER: Marterer N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10045299 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature