Kettlebell exercise training was safe and effective for PAH patients

Robyn Kalda
Nov 24
1 min read

A small study of patients with stable pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) were randomly assigned to either no exercise program or an exercise program using kettlebells three days per week for 8 weeks. The kettlebell group had improved functional capacity, quality of life, and physical activity level, and reduced fatigue, dyspnea, anxiety and depression.

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