Effects of exercise intensity on nutritional status, body composition, and energy balance in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-intensity exercise is recommended for the pulmonary rehabilitation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, it can cause an energy imbalance due to increased energy expenditure. Here, we aimed to explore the effect of reducing exercise intensity on energy balance in patients with COPD experiencing high-intensity training-induced weight loss.

Methods

All participants underwent high-intensity endurance and resistance training for a 2-week preliminary period. Those who lost more than 1% of their weight were then randomized to either continue high-intensity exercise (AA group) or switch to low-intensity exercise (AB group) for another 2 weeks (experimental period).

Results

The analysis included 30 participants (AA, n = 15; AB

SUBMITTER: Ikeuchi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760669 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature