Professor Alison McConnell, author of Breathe Strong, Perform Better, has written an article, Every Breath You Take, for the April edition of Running Fitness Magazine. Writing about breathing muscle training (inspiratory muscle training), once viewed with scepticism, she explains why it is now seen as one of the ‘quickest and easiest’ routes to improved performance. …
Category Archive: Running
Oct
27
Josephine Gull – Breathing training with the POWERbreathe starts now
I have recently started the winter training and with that comes longer runs with very short rests in between sets, so this seems like the perfect time to get really active with the POWERbreathe. To get me through the winter training strong, I will need everything I can get to stay on top of things. …
Oct
25
POWERbreathe Trial – Rob Lunn Week 5: It’s been hectic to say the least…..
Hello sorry for the silence! It has been a hectic few months at Diverse Health & Fitness! The last time I blogged I had just completed the Love Life Love Running 10k in Cannock Chase smashing my previous personal best time, I believe my POWERbreathe training played a huge part in this and also came …
Sep
30
Andrea Cunningham week 21 – The end of the road is in sight
Hi everyone I’m back at last with my 21st Journal and getting to the end of my 6month journals now with PowerBreathe….my god how time flies! Well this week I’ve had my running shoes well and truly strapped to my feet! Monday I went to body attack and then did a 7 mile run as …
Sep
27
Running with COPD
When people are out running they can sometimes struggle when trying to draw in oxygen to cope with the demands the body is placing on them. This would be normally be associated with someone who is physically out of shape. However, if the symptoms persist then it could be more medically related and it is …
Sep
20
Andrea Cunningham Week 20 – I’m back
Hi everyone I’m back at last with my 20th journal it’s been a while!!! So I was off on holiday there in sunny Spain for 3 weeks and then last week was just mental with work so I didn’t get the opportunity to catch up with you all. You’ll be please to know I packed …
Aug
31
How to keep breathing when out running
If you are a keen runner then you know it is extremely difficult to regulate your breath while running. This is more difficult if you are just starting out as a runner. If this is the case with you then it is a sign that is telling you to take it easy, slow down and …
Aug
31
Breathing difficulties when running
Anyone who is a keen runner will know that when out running it can sometimes be difficult to pull in enough oxygen to meet the demands their body is asking. Although this type of breathing difficulty is usually associated with someone who is out of shape, it can indicate a more serious problem if you …
Aug
16
Andrea Cunningham Week 19 – Where Does The Time Go
Hi everyone I’m back with my 19th journal man time is flying! Not sure what I’ve got to tell you all this week, I’ve pretty much done exactly the same as last week except I managed to throw in 2 different birthday parties as well somehow. Exercise wise I did exactly the same except on …
Aug
10
Andrea Cunningham Week 18 – Full on week
Hello I’m back with my 18th journal! Well this week has been pretty full on and I’m starting to feel like I’m turning into a machine and giving up my life lol! Monday I went to body attack except this time I tackled a 6mile run afterwards but my legs did feel like jelly about …



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