Exercise Capacity in Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis After a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Home-based Program

"The strength training program included upper and lower limb exercises, initially with no weights but progressively adding weights once a week depending on symptoms, in 2 sets with 6-8 repetitions, for at least 5 days a week. The exercises recommended were the 'hanger' (which exercises the latissimus dorsi muscle), 'butterfly' (pectoralis major muscle), 'neck press' (triceps brachii and deltoids), leg flexion (biceps femoris and gastrocnemius) and leg extension (quadriceps femoris).~As resistance training, patients could choose between walking or cycling 3 to 5 days per week, for at least 20 minutes, increasing the duration of the exercise weekly, depending on their symptoms"