Physiological demands of singing for lung health compared with treadmill walking.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Participating in singing is considered to have a range of social and psychological benefits. However, the physiological demands of singing and its intensity as a physical activity are not well understood.

Methods

We compared cardiorespiratory parameters while completing components of Singing for Lung Health sessions, with treadmill walking at differing speeds (2, 4 and 6 km/hour).

Results

Eight healthy adults were included, none of whom reported regular participation in formal singing activities. Singing induced acute physiological responses that were consistent with moderate intensity activity (metabolic equivalents: median 4.12, IQR 2.72-4.78), with oxygen consumption, heart rate and volume per breath above those seen walking at 4 km/hour. Minute ventil

SUBMITTER: Philip KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8162088 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature