POWERbreathe: Your Stories If you have a story that you would like to share, for example if your Personal Bests have improved or as an asthma sufferer you are using your preventitive less, then we - and others - would love to hear from you. Simply e-mail your story to us and we'll include it on our websites.
“I am a 52-year-old female, attend the gym on a regular basis and have recently purchased POWERbreathe Plus from my local sports retailer. Back in April 2008 my gym was running an 8-week Team Challenge. After the 8 weeks I lost 3 kilos and 3% body fat and gained a lot of fitness and strength and still use POWERbreathe on level 6.5, twice a day. When I first started I could only jog on the treadmill for 1.5km before getting out of breath. Now I am jogging up to 5km and feel great.” Wendy Wilson, Australia
“I had heard brilliant things about the POWERbreathe device before recommending it to my clients… I was impressed when one client stopped wheezing and cut about 10% from her run time – impressive, as her run was only 13 minutes long, so a decent improvement. And then another client cut 10% off her run time. And so I bought one for myself. And yes, it does work… As I said to one client, it's an easy way you can train to run faster whilst lazing on the sofa. Fab!” Tracy Griffen, Personal Trainer
"I have been using the POWERbreathe trainer since 2006 as part of my final 6 week training block programme going into my target Ironman races. This has been to assist my performances over the 3 disciplines and to aid in my adaptation to some of the more explosive or intensive surges absorbed during triathlon training and races." Scott Neyedli UK Ironman Champion 2007
"I have been using the POWERbreathe Classic Sports Performance ever since 2004 and have found it very helpful in many aspects of my training but most specifically when I have little rest in between sets in the pool." Georgie Harland, Olympic Medallist, Modern Pentathlon
“I was lucky enough to win an Iron Girl POWERbreathe at the Reading Rowathlon in September. I have now been using it religiously for 6 weeks. I have certainly noticed an improvement - particularly in my long slow runs, breathing is so much easier, and recovery between running intervals are taking a lot less time. My first cross country race last week resulted in a much higher position than in previous years - I have to put this down to the POWERbreathe which has given me the capacity to recover and put more into each running interval. I also managed to bag a bronze medal at the British Indoor Rowing Champs (after 4 weeks of POWERbreathe use), knocking 16 seconds off my previous best for the 2K time trial. I am now using it every other day (as per the instructions in the booklet) and gradually moving up through the levels. The other thing I like about it is that it only takes a couple of minutes twice a day - so there is no excuse to dip out and it's easy to get into the habit of using it. It is also very easy to keep clean, no faffing about with having to take it apart and put it back together. An excellent piece of equipment.” Rose Metalli
“I won a POWERbreathe Ironman this year for a 2nd place at the reading rowathlon. Sceptical I went ahead and tried it. Within days I could tell it was going to benefit me. Now, after regular use since September, I can only praise this product. 6 mins out of your day. I use mine before I go to bed and when I get up and I feel so much more comfortable while training and racing. My times have fallen and I have just taken 90 second off my 10k time down to 38.03. My love is rowing and now I can breathe on whichever stroke I please and no longer gasp for breath when on the catch position. Just took part in half marathon row and managed a 1hr17min38sec - this I am sure would not have been possible without the POWERbreathe. As cycling is a key part of the triathlon I can only say the same applies in the aero position - breathing is so much easier. This training tool is a must! Go and buy one today.” Reproduced with permission from Jim, writing on 220 Triathlon forum
"I bought a POWERbreathe Sports Performance some weeks before Ironman Florida and used POWERbreathe twice a day up to 4 days before the race. Maybe it’s my imagination but one thing I noticed after starting with POWERbreathe was that I was able to swim harder without being out of breath and push harder in my run. I think POWERbreathe had a part in my performance on the day I set a new PR with 57 minutes. I will incorporate POWERbreathe in my daily training in the future. Please don’t tell my competitors." Philip Anterup
"I recently purchased your POWERbreathe at the Ironman 70.3 expo in Clearwater. I am actually handicapped and paralyzed from the waist down and I have always had problems with my breathing. I have only been using the device for about a week and already my breathing feels great! So thank you for creating such a great product." James Stennard
"Would I recommend it (POWERbreathe Iron Girl) to other cyclists? Yes, definitely. If you are looking for an edge or would like to recover your breathing more quickly, this is for you." Janet Birkmyre -
SheCycles.com contributor & road track racer puts POWERbreathe Iron Girl to the test. Read her review.
"After a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis just under a year ago, I have been a user of the POWERbreathe Wellness model for the last three months. I am pleased to report that regular use, together with cycling, seems to be paying dividends in maintaining lung function. The latest lung study showed improvements on all functions, including oxygenation. Having now reached the top calibration on the Wellness version (9), I am now keen to graduate to the Fitness model. Many thanks for developing a tool which has produced real benefits, endorsed by both GP and Consultant." John Barry
"I'm a very happy customer of yours. I began using my POWERbreathe in training for last year's Chicago Marathon. I returned from climbing Kilimanjaro in September with a month to go before the marathon and I was struggling to run due to lack of breath. Within a couple of weeks using POWERbreathe my lung capacity was by far exceeding that which I'd had before the climb and I managed a personal best in Chicago. The POWERbreathe is now an essential part of my and my friends' daily training." Mike Woolliscroft
“I have COPD. I have never smoked. I was told I needed a double lung transplant and was told I would never get better, only worse. Then I bought a POWERbreathe Classic Wellness model and noticed a difference after 2 weeks. I can now get dressed and go out without getting so out of breath, and when I do it comes back quicker. My Consultant Physician commented ‘I was particularly surprised to see the improvement in a patient I have known and watch deteriorate for some years. A remarkable transformation.’ POWERbreathe has given me hope when I had none.” Margarita Donald
"Folks, I have the POWERbreathe Plus and love it! Really has made a difference in my training... I do triathlons and one of the things I noticed last year is that when I came off the bike, I was 'winded'... I expect to be a little tired but this was more than a feeling of being out of gas and, felt like it was hard to breathe. Since using the POWERbreathe, that feeling has gone by the wayside. I feel that I am being more efficient and getting more oxygen into my lungs... One of the great by-products of POWERbreathe is the mental boost it gives me. No doubt in my mind that from a physical standpoint I am better off with regular use of this great little tool but flowing directly from that is a greater sense of confidence. That makes a huge difference when you get off the bike and are facing a marathon! I would highly recommend this secret weapon to anyone who wants to improve their performance. It works!"
Michael P. Clark, Oregon
"On the recommendation of a rowing friend I purchased a POWERbreathe on the 15th Feb and commenced twice daily exercises in the hope of improving my running performance, especially for the 2007 London marathon. On the 18th March I ran as a training run, the Ashby 20 in 2hr 45m 28s, an improvement of 1m 23s; 24th April I ran the Belvoir half marathon in 1hr 40m 58s, an improvement of 35s, and this weekend ran London marathon in 3hr 41m 22s, an improvement of 3m 26s and 3rd overall in vet 70 category. I can only think that these new 'personal bests' are in no small way a result of using your red POWERbreathe, which of course I shall continue to use daily". Frank Makin
"I have only had the POWERbreathe for only a few days but I can tell I am breathing a little deeper and I can tell by the power of it that it will help in the long run. I also found out this morning at the Dr.'s office I had some pneumonia starting in my left lung but after they gave me the breathing test I tested a bit higher than I did in October with no pneumonia. So I am hoping this will be very good for me and others." Susan, member of a COPD Lung Group
"I am a Specialist Respiratory Nurse working with Asthma/COPD patients in South Essex, and I recently came upon a gentleman whose life has been totally transformed by using your POWERbreathe. He has gone from a severe category COPD (as per NICE guidelines) on permanent oxygen therapy, unable to perform the most basic tasks, to being independent of oxygen, able to carry out normal daily tasks, even digging his garden! Today I repeated his spirometry, and discovered such a huge improvement, I could not fail to be impressed. I am now a firm advocate of your device." Sharon Pearce |
