POWERbreathe IMT Training Protocol
The POWERbreathe IMT training protocol for Inspiratory Muscle Training is backed by solid science from both sports and clinical fields. Through rigorous testing, researchers have identified the most effective breathing training protocol: 30 breaths twice a day. Protocol Established Through Scientific Testing Why HARD and FAST Breaths Matter Research highlights the importance of forceful breathing. A […]
Breathing Properly For Physical Wellbeing
Breathing properly is essential for maintaining optimal health and wellbeing. However, improper breathing habits can develop over time due to health and medical conditions, stress, poor posture, or other factors. Thankfully, perfecting your breathing technique can improve your overall health, reduce stress, and enhance your physical performance. And what better time to think about how […]
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Breathing Exercises
Pulmonary rehabilitation breathing exercises are often offered to individuals with a chronic lung condition, such as COPD. One such exercise is pursed lip breathing, the intention of which is to keep the airways open for longer. This helps to control oxygenation (moving oxygen into the lungs) and ventilation (moving carbon dioxide out of the lungs). […]
Inspiratory Muscle Training Benefits in Fitness & Sports
Thanks to the numerous impartial, sports research studies which used POWERbreathe IMT devices as the breathing training intervention, there are many POWERbreathe inspiratory muscle training benefits in fitness and sports. POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) drug-free devices specifically target and strengthen the muscles involved in breathing. Most specifically, IMT targets your main breathing muscles, the […]
Breathing Training – Back to Basics
A holistic approach to health and fitness continues to grow, year after year. And high on the list of priorities is wellness. One area of wellness in particular is becoming more popular: breathing training basics for better breathing. What is Breathing Training? It is a targeted form of breathing exercise that helps to improve the […]
COPD Symptoms Reduce After Breathing Training
One of the most common COPD symptoms is shortness of breath which makes breathing more difficult over time. Thankfully, drug-free breathing training, such as POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), helps to reduce this symptom of COPD. This review article in Respiratory Care finds IMT to be effective in enhancing COPD treatment. Furthermore, this study suggests […]
Post-Stroke Symptoms Improve after Breathing Training
Many conditions may develop during the period after a stroke, and these are referred to as post-stroke symptoms. These are common conditions that may improve over time and with stroke rehabilitation. According to the 2022 global stroke facts from the WHO (World Health Organisation), one in four people over the age of 25 will have […]
Improve Lung Health
Improving your lung health is promoted annually on World Lung Day and other national days, such as Love Your Lungs Week in the UK, encouraging you to look after your lung health. World Lung Day is an awareness day organised by the FIRS (Forum of International Respiratory Societies) to promote better lung health globally. This is so important […]
How Does Breathing Training Work?
The process of breathing is brought about by your breathing muscles. Your breathing muscles are skeletal and they have the same basic structure as your other skeletal muscles. This means, that just like any other muscle group, you can train them to adapt and become stronger and more efficient. This is achievable with breathing training […]
POWERbreathe for Rehabilitation – POWERbreathe Review
Gerry sent his POWERbreathe review via our social channel. His story is one of positivity and hope. Here, he talks about how a Physiotherapist gave him a POWERbreathe for rehabilitation, following a stay in ICU. He is happy for us to share his story with you and to give others hope too. Here’s Gerry’s story […]
Cycling Training Tips for Training Like an Olympian
Olympic track cycling involves intense acceleration and sprinting at high speeds. These sprint races require a combination of tactics and power for the six-track Velodrome cycling events. Olympic road cycling however requires stamina to endure long distances. This applies to both the road race and the individual time trials. Here we discuss cycling training tips […]
Asthma Treatment Without Drugs – POWERbreathe IMT
POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is clinically proven to be beneficial for people with asthma. It is ideal, therefore, as a complementary asthma treatment without drugs, because it is drug-free and therefore has no drug interactions. Asthma Treatment Without Drugs – POWERbreathe Medic IMT After 20 months of rigorous assessment, the POWERbreathe Medic IMT device […]
Breathing Exercises For Singing
As a singer, you’ll be aware of how important your breathing is. Although, not just breathing, but breath control too. And just as successful athletes need to train to perform at their best, so too do singers. Breathing exercises for singing are essential to ensure that you don’t run out of air or strain yourself […]
Expiratory Muscle Training From POWERbreathe
POWERbreathe International Ltd is excited to announce the launch of EX1 Expiratory Muscle Training (EMT) devices. These complement the bestselling Inspiratory Muscle Training range of breathing trainers. POWERbreathe believes EX1 Expiratory Muscle Training (EMT) will enable people with breathing problems, as well as, singers, musicians, and sportspeople, to breathe out more forcefully, and with greater […]
Chest Physiotherapy Using the Shaker by POWERbreathe
If you have a disease that results in sputum production, your physiotherapist may prescribe chest physiotherapy for you. Initially, this will involve the physio assessing you to identify the problem. As a result, management techniques and a treatment plan will be put in place. This can include airway clearance techniques, such as oscillating PEP. Different […]
POWERbreathe IMT – How To Use The Classic And Plus
When training with your POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) Classic or Plus device, you will notice that you have to work harder to breathe in. This is the effect of resistance training acting on the muscles you use to inhale – primarily the diaphragm and rib cage muscles. However, when breathing out, there is no […]
