Anthropometric characteristics were measured (weight, height, and body mass index). Subsequently, spirometry (Microlab, model ML3500, CareFusion, San Diego, CA, USA) was performed according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS)–European Respiratory Society (ERS) guidelines [28 (link)], utilizing the reference values of Knudson [29 (link)]. Finally, maximal inspiratory pressures (MIP) were evaluated using a pneumometer (Micro MRC, CareFusion, Traunstein, Germany) according to the protocol proposed by the ATS and ERS [28 (link)], utilizing the reference values of Black and Hyatt [30 (link)]. Participants were seated position and wore a nose clip. The MIP measurement was performed at least 3 times until the values varied less than 10% [28 (link)]. Respiratory endurance was also measured by an incremental respiratory endurance test (IRE) using a POWERbreathe plus® threshold loading devices (POWERbreathe International Ltd., Southham, UK) according to the modified protocol of Cahalin [31 (link)]. This consisted of a series of 90 s at a respiratory rate (RR) of 30 breaths·min−1, with an initial load of 10% of the MIP and increased by 10% until task failure or inability to maintain the RR.
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The Micro MRC is a laboratory equipment designed for the measurement and recording of microscale reactions and changes. It provides precise data collection capabilities for researchers and scientists working in various fields of study.
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Anthropometric evaluations were measured (weight, height, and body mass index). Subsequently, spirometry (Microlab, model ML3500, CareFusion®, San Diego, United States) was performed according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS)⋅European Respiratory Society (ERS) protocol (Gibson et al., 2002 (link)), utilizing the reference values of Knudson et al. (1983) (link). Finally, maximal inspiratory pressures (MIP) were evaluated using a pneumometer (Micro MRC, CareFusion®, Traunstein, Germany) according to the protocol proposed by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society (Gibson et al., 2002 (link)), utilizing the reference values of Black and Hyatt (Hyatt and Black, 1969 (link)). Respiratory resistance was also measured using the Test of Incremental Respiratory Endurance (TIRE) with POWERbreathe® threshold loading devices (IMT Technologies Ltd., Birmingham, United Kingdom) according to the modified protocol of Cahalin and Arena (2015) (link), which consisted of a series of 90 s at a respiratory rate (RR) of 30 breaths⋅min–1, with an initial load of 10% of the MIP and increased by 10% until task failure or inability to maintain the RR.
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