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. 2013 Jun;22(128):178–186. doi: 10.1183/09059180.00000513

Table 5. Practical recommendations for the implementation of inspiratory muscle training (IMT).

Frequency 5–7 days·week−1
Objective To increase inspiratory muscle strength in patients with inspiratory muscle weakness (PImax <60 cmH2O)
Mode Most commonly threshold loading
Intensity Initially ≥30% of PImax
Increase load as tolerated
Duration For example, using an interval approach with 7× 2 min of IMT and 1 min of rest between each interval

PImax: maximal inspiratory pressure. Data from [60, 62].