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Respiratory muscle strength pre- and post-maximal apneas in a world champion breath-hold diver

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Previous work has suggested that respiratory muscle fatigue may result from maximal breath-holds but this has not been measured. We measured respiratory muscle strength pre- and post-maximal apneas in a world champion breath-hold diver. We found no change in respiratory muscle strength following a series of apneas. This may be an adaptation of the diver's training or a feature of their physiology that allows them to be successful in this physiologically challenging sport.

Source: Journal of Applied Physiology

DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00671.2024