Fitness of youngsters who vape 'is just as bad as smokers of same age', study reveals By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 19:00 EDT, 8 September 2024 | Updated: 19:00 EDT, 8 September 2024 e-mail View comments Young vapers perform worse in exercises than their peers who do not use e-cigarettes and record performances similar to smokers the same age, according to a study. Researchers said the findings add to evidence that the long-term use of vapes is harmful – and challenge the belief that vaping could be a healthier alternative to smoking. The study, carried out by a team from Manchester Metropolitan University, included 60 people in their 20s who all had normal lung function.
A third were non-smokers and non-vapers, another third had been vaping for at least two years and the final third had been smoking for two years or more. Each person took part in an incremental exercise test on a static bike. This is the gold-standard for testing physical ability and how well a person copes with exercise, looking at their heart, lungs, and muscles' responses at increasing levels until they reach their maximum.
Two teenagers vaping. Young vapers perform worse in exercises than their peers who do not use e-cigarettes and record performances similar to smokers the same age, according to a study (stock image) The vapers' peak capacity was similar to the smokers, which stood at 182 watts on average (stock image) They were also given blood tests and an ultrasound scan to.