Aerobic Capacity and Regular Physical Exercise among Tobacco Smokers

Abstract

Background: The Aerobic capacity is a well-recognized indicator for cardiopulmonary fi tness, which is aff ected by many factors, including tobacco use. Tobacco smoking is also known for its toxic eff ects on the cardiopulmonary system. Thus, aerobic capacity change is an exciting area for discussion among tobacco smokers, parallel to the cardiopulmonary eff ect. There is signifi cant agreement that aerobic capacity is reduced in tobacco smokers and improves by regular physical exercise in a dose-related manner. Few scattered studies showed minimal or no eff ect of physical exercise on aerobic capacity. Further clinical trials need to assess the impact of physical exercise and related improving & suppresser factors on the aerobic capacity among tobacco smokers.