Maximize your Peak!

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine the effects of exercise on peak flow readings on non-asthmatic human beings. Methods/Materials Using 4 human subjects, peak flow readings, using a peak flow meter, were measured and recorded every AM and PM for 4 weeks, at least 5 days per week. During weeks 2 through 4, 3 of the 4 subjects also recorded their peak flow readings just prior to aerobic exercise, immediately following aerobic exercise, and after recovery from this exercise. Subject #2 exercised the same amount during the 3 weeks, while subjects #3 and #4 increased the aerobic exercise by 5 minutes each week, starting at 10 minutes and progressing to 20 minutes. Subject #1 did not exercise but continued to record AM and PM peak flow readings. Exercise was walking quickly and/or running uphill to maintain an aerobic state. Recovery time was when subject returned to bottom of hill walking. Results Peak flow readings did not improve significantly on the subjects who exercised regularly prior to the experiment. Peak flow readings were markedly improved in subject who did not exercise regularly prior to experiment. Conclusions/Discussion My conclusion is that exercise will improve peak flow readings on non-asthmatics until their maximum peak is reached.

Competition history

• CSEF 2004 Mammalian Biology · Entry J1011

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