Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 Do you breathe in quickly and expel slowly or other way around? You should breathe in quickly and forcefully through the POWERbreathe (enabling you to ‘lift’ the weight/resistance), and then breathe out […] Read More FAQs | Using POWERbreathe IMT
Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 Can children use POWERbreathe? POWERbreathe is not suitable for children under 7 years (due to small parts) and anyone under 16 should only use […] Read More FAQs | Using POWERbreathe IMT
Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 Can I still use POWERbreathe if I have a cold? We advise you not to use your POWERbreathe if you are suffering from a cold, sinusitis or a respiratory tract […] Read More FAQs | Using POWERbreathe IMT
Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 Is training with POWERbreathe painful? No, it should not be painful. You should feel resistance to inhaling, but if you feel pain whilst using your […] Read More FAQs | Using POWERbreathe IMT
Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 If I stop training will I lose the benefits? The phrase ‘use it or lose it’ applies equally to your inspiratory muscles as it does to any other muscle. […] Read More FAQs | Using POWERbreathe IMT
Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 Do I have to train twice a day for ever more? No, after 4-6 weeks of regular training your breathing muscles will have improved substantially and you should feel less breathless. […] Read More FAQs | Using POWERbreathe IMT
Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 How often do I need to use POWERbreathe? To be effective you must complete the tried and tested POWERbreathe training regimen of 30 breaths twice per day. If […] Read More FAQs | Using POWERbreathe IMT
Vanessa 16th Mar 2016 Neuromuscular Disease One study concluded: Inspiratory Muscle Training may potentially strengthen the inspiratory muscles and slow the decline in respiratory function in […] Read More Health and Wellness
Vanessa 15th Mar 2016 Respiratory-Related Limitations In Physically Demanding Occupations Authors: Brown PI, McConnell AK. 2012 “Respiratory muscle work limits high-intensity exercise tolerance in healthy human beings… In an occupational […] Read More Occupation
Vanessa 15th Mar 2016 Influence Of Body Armour On Pulmonary Function Authors: S. J. LEGG 1987 “The purpose of the present study was to determine if lightweight body armour (weighing less […] Read More Occupation
Vanessa 15th Mar 2016 Rib Cage And Abdominal Restrictions Have Different Effects On Lung Mechanics Authors: Bradley CA, Anthonisen NR. 1980 “The effects of a variety of restrictive procedures on lung mechanics were studied in […] Read More Occupation
