Band workouts and breathing drills may boost lung health in seniors

This study looks at whether elastic-band resistance training, with or without breathing exercises, can improve lung function and physical abilities in older adults with mild breathing problems. Seventy-five people aged 60 to 85 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: resistance training plus breathing exercises, resistance training alone, or usual health advice. The program lasts 12 weeks, with supervised sessions three times a week. Researchers will measure lung function, leg strength, walking speed, and exercise tolerance at the start, at 6 weeks, and at 12 weeks.