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Effects of a Long-Term Monitored Exercise Program on Aerobic Fitness in a Small Group of Children with Cystic

Wolfgang Gruber1,2, Florian Stehling1, Christopher Blosch1

  • 1Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Children's Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, 45117 Essen, Germany.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|July 9, 2022
PubMed

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Supervised exercise programs improve aerobic fitness in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Continuous monitoring is key for sustained motivation and participation in physical activities.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF) impacts respiratory and overall health.
  • Aerobic fitness is crucial for managing CF symptoms and improving quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a monitored exercise program on aerobic fitness in pediatric CF patients.
  • To determine if exercise monitoring influences long-term physical activity levels and fitness gains.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-month exercise program involving six children (ages 6-14) with CF.
  • Aerobic fitness assessed via VO2peak and Wpeak using Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Tests (CPETs) at multiple time points.
  • Habitual physical activity (HPA) measured using accelerometry.

Main Results:

  • VO2peak and Wpeak showed slight improvements during the monitored phase (T1-T3).
  • Aerobic fitness parameters remained elevated after monitoring ceased (T4 vs. T1).
  • No significant changes observed in FEV1, daily steps, or HPA intensity.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise monitoring appears to enhance short-term physical fitness benefits in children with CF.
  • Continuous, individualized monitoring with exercise therapists is recommended for sustained motivation and participation.
  • Long-term adherence to physical and sports activities may be improved through ongoing support.

Keywords:
VO2peakaerobic fitnesschildrencystic fibrosislong-term exercise programphysical activity

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