Baseline characteristics
| Resistance training | Endurance training | |
| Sex, M:F | 12:2 | 14:2 |
| Age yrs | 64±7 | 63±8 |
| FEV1 % pred | 40±18 | 41±20 |
| FVC % pred | 75±20 | 73±17 |
| TL,CO % pred* | 33±13 | 56±13 |
| BMI, kg·m−2 | 24±5 | 26±5 |
| Pa,O2, mmHg | 63±14 | 70±20 |
| Pa,CO2, mmHg | 42±9 | 43±8 |
Data are presented as mean±sd
M: male
F: female
FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second
FVC: forced vital capacity
TL,CO: diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide
Pa,O2: oxygen tension in arterial blood
Pa,CO2: carbon dioxide tension in arterial blood
BMI: body mass index
*: p<0.05 between groups