Better Breathing Institute

Founded in 2024, the Better Breathing Institute actively provides education, accredited information, insights, and resources on respiratory muscle training.

The Institute invites experts from around the world to showcase their research and share their experiences in healthcare, sports and fitness, performing arts, and many other fields.

This platform supports healthcare professionals, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, patients, and anyone eager to expand their understanding of breathing training. It empowers you to incorporate respiratory muscle training into your daily practice or routine, enhancing your respiratory health and overall well-being.

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Webinars will be broadcast live and available to anyone who would like to register.

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The Better Breathing education platform will be operating under The Better Breathing Institute branding, supported by POWERbreathe International Ltd. but not endorsed.

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The Better Breathing Institute isn’t just about resources; it’s about connecting a global community passionate about breathing. From healthcare professionals to fitness enthusiasts, sports teams, performers, and researchers, join us in exploring the transformative power of breathing.

If you are interested in presenting on the Better Breathing Institute platform, please register below.

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2025 Live and On-Demand Webinars

WEBINAR

Inspiratory Muscle Training – The Patient Journey Before, During & After ICU

Presented by Dr. Rich Severin

WEBINAR

Inspiratory Muscle Training – The Patient Journey Before, During & After ICU

Presented by Professor Bernie Bissett

June 2025

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Wednesday 11th June: 3 – 4 pm (British Summer Time); 9 am (CST)

WEBINAR: Inspiratory Muscle Training and the Cardiovascular System

Presenter: Daniel Craighead. Registration is opening soon.

Why IMT Matters

IMT is a safe, time-efficient lifestyle strategy for improving cardiovascular health with ageing; it holds a lot of promise as an adjunct therapy for patients with impaired cardiovascular health; and the information we have to date strongly supports efforts to disseminate IMT to the general public.

Webinar Agenda

  1. The Role of IMT in Healthy Ageing – How inspiratory muscle training (IMT) can help lower blood pressure and support blood vessel health as we age.
  2. IMT as an Adjunct Therapy for Cardiovascular Health – Exploring the potential of IMT in patient populations, including those with chronic kidney disease and cancer survivors.
  3. From Research to Real-World Impact – How IMT is moving beyond clinical studies and being integrated into public health strategies.
  4. Bridging the Knowledge Gap – Current research gaps, future directions, and why wider adoption of IMT is crucial.

July 2025

Tuesday 8th July: 5 – 6 pm (British Summer Time)

WEBINAR: Breathe your way to the podium: harnessing the breathing muscles for better swimming performance

Presenter: Professor Mitch Lomax. Registration is opening soon.

Overview

Breathing muscles can significantly limit sporting performance. This talk will explore these limitations in relation to swimming exercise and how breathing muscle training can enhance swimming performance.

Webinar Agenda

  1. The uniqueness of the swimming environment and why swimming poses a particular challenge to breathing.
  2. The occurrence of breathing muscle fatigue in swimming and its effects on swimming performance.
  3. The role of breathing muscle training in enhancing swimming performance and whether or not it benefits everyone.
  4. Looking to the future – individualising breathing muscle training and integration of training for long-term benefits.