Effects and Costs of Respiratory Muscle Training in Institutionalized Elderly People

Interval-based program consisting of seven cycles of 2-minutes work and 1-minute rest. The sessions will take place 3 times per week over a eight-week period for a total of 24 sessions. All participants were familiarized with the breathing exercises over a two-week familiarization period at the beginning of the protocol. The load will be adjusted at ≥ 50% of baseline MIP.