Table 1. Anthropometrics, spirometrics and maximal inspiratory pressure at rest in cyclists subjects. Values are reported as mean (± SD). |
| Variables |
% of predicted value |
| Age (years) |
26(5) |
|
| Height (m) |
1.77 (.05) |
|
| Weight (kg) |
69.4 (6.5) |
|
| FVC (l) |
5.9 (.3 |
114 (±2) |
| FEV1 (l) |
4.8 (.4 |
110 (±5) |
| FEV1/FVC (%) |
81.6 (1.8 |
108 (±2) |
| PImax (cmH2O), before |
126(39) |
|
| PImax (cmH2O), after |
120(22) |
|
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FVC = Forced Vital Capacity; FEV1 = Forced expiratory volume in one second; PImax = maximal inspiratory pressure. |
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