Effect of Combined Endurance Training on ADL and Walking in COPD Patients

"The program will include daily sessions of 90 minutes, for a total of 14 sessions, consisting of:~1. 60 minutes on a stationary bike for the lower limbs (2 sessions per day of 30 minutes) at moderate-high intensity;~2. 30 minutes of strengthening exercises for upper limbs (biceps, pectoral, latissimus dorsi) and lower limbs (quadriceps, gluteus and hamstrings) performed free body or with the aid of weights.~All sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist."

"These patients will attend a rehabilitation program with daily sessions of 90 minutes, for a total of 14 sessions, consisting of:~1. 30 minutes on a stationary bike for the lower limbs (1 session of 30 minutes per day) at moderate-high intensity;~2. 30 minutes with arm-ergometer (1 daily session of 30 minutes) at moderate-high intensity;~3. 30 minutes of strengthening exercises for upper limbs (biceps, pectoral, latissimus dorsi) and lower limbs (quadriceps, gluteus and hamstrings) performed free body or with the aid of weights.~All sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist."