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Effect of hypoxia conditioning on physical fitness in middle-aged and older adults-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Fanji Qiu, Jinfeng Li, Liaoyan Gan

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Fanji QiuMovement Biomechanics, Institute of Sport Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Humboldt Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Jinfeng LiDepartment of Kinesiology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States of America.
Liaoyan GanAlberta International School of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, Beijing Sport University, Lingshui, Hainan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Hypoxic conditioning has emerged as a promising intervention for enhancing physiological adaptations. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials aims to investigate the efficacy of hypoxic conditioning on physical fitness measures in aging populations. Methods: The Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from inception to November 2024 (Prospero registration: CRD42023474570). The Cochrane Evaluation Tool and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework were used for risk of bias assessment and evidence certainty evaluation. Mean differences (MD) and standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using the Review Manager software. Subgroup analysis was performed to explore possible associations between the study characteristics and the effectiveness of the intervention. Results: A total of 13 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 368 subjects were included in the meta-analysis. High certainty evidence found hypoxic conditioning (HC) significantly improved peak oxygen uptake (VO Conclusion: This study suggests that hypoxia conditioning has a greater effect on enhancing VO

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HypoxiaPhysical Conditioning, HumanPhysical FitnessAgedHumansMiddle AgedOxygen ConsumptionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicExerciseHypoxiaMiddle-aged and olderNormobaricPhysical fitness

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PMID40421371
PMCPMC12105624

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