The Effect of Four-Week Respiratory Muscle Training in Respiratory Muscle Strength, Functions, and Performance on National Bocce Volo Players

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of four-week respiratory muscle training (RMT) on respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, and shot-to-hit ratio in the progressive discipline in male progressive athletes. 10 training group participants and 8 control group participants a total of 18 male national bocce athletes were included in the study. The participants respiratory functions and muscle strength were measured and recorded with the Spirometer device. Anaerobic performance was tested with the Optojump device, and aerobic performance was tested with the Yo-Yo IRT1. The control group continued their routine progressive training while RMT was applied to the training group with the POWERBreathe® device for four weeks. After the application, all measurements were repeated and recorded. According to the findings obtained, after the respiratory muscle training was applied to the training group, there was no statistically significant difference in the respiratory functions FEV1/FVC, FEF%25-75, and MVV values (p 0.05). On the other hand, a significant difference was observed in the FVC, FEV1 values of respiratory functions, and respiratory muscle strength MIP and MEP values (p 0.05). Similarly, it was observed that aerobic, anaerobic performance and progressive shot number increased significantly in the training group (p 0.05). As a result, RMT in bocce progressive athletes showed that FVC, FEV1, MIP, and MEP values were effective in aerobic, anaerobic performance and increased the number of shots.