WHO Recognises use of POWERbreathe IMT in COVID Recovery
World Health Organisation As the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is offering guidance on the clinical management of the COVID-19 pandemic. One recommendation for COVID recovery includes increasing exercise and fitness with Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), such as POWERbreathe The WHO’s COVID recovery management […]
POWERbreathe ISO Certified
POWERbreathe receives ISO accreditation certificate of approval for ‘Design & manufacture of medical devices for improvement of respiratory function’ The Quality Management System of POWERbreathe International Ltd has been approved by Lloyd’s Register to the following Quality Management System Standards set out under United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation: ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Approval – Design, manufacture, […]
Breathing Facts
It’s a breathing fact that there are differences in breathing capacity between the sexes. For instance, females have disproportionately smaller radial rib cage dimensions and shorter diaphragm compared to males, making it harder to move air in and out of the lungs. But it’s not only this that affects the amount of lung capacity we have, but age, body composition and […]
Does POWERbreathe Really Work? A Review By Shaun Wray
Have you found yourself asking, “does POWERbreathe really work?”. Well, POWERbreathe has decades of research, meta-analysis, scientific trials and review articles behind it that have shown its efficacy in health, medical, fitness and sports. So there’s definitely the evidence to show that it does strengthen the breathing muscles. This is beneficial because weak inspiratory muscles can be […]
Is POWERbreathe Any Good? A Review By Paramedic, Gary Thornton
“Is POWERbreathe any good?” you may ask. With the response we receive from users who write to us or share with us their stories via our Facebook and Instagram pages, the answer is a resounding yes. This is because decades of research, meta-analysis and scientific trials have proven its efficacy in health, medical, fitness and sports. Even the scientifically established POWERbreathe breathing […]
POWERbreathe Conformity Declarations for Products – UKCA and CE
A Declaration of Conformity is an essential, legal document stating that products meet all of the requirements of the applicable UK and EU directives and regulations. This is the POWERbreathe conformity declaration. A new conformity declaration mark, the UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed), is being phased in from 1st January 2021 to replace the CE mark in […]
How To Get Rid Of Phlegm In Throat & Lungs Naturally
Excess phlegm in the throat can be frustrating and uncomfortable. The constant need to clear your throat can be embarrassing in a public environment, and it may also interfere with physical activities and sleep. In certain circumstances, mucus can leave the lungs more vulnerable to infection. A person usually experiences excess mucus and phlegm when […]
Beat Flu Symptoms this Winter
Influenza, or flu as it’s more commonly known, is around all year. However, here in the U.K. from December onwards we start thinking about ‘seasonal flu’, so called because it is common in the winter months. Symptoms Main symptoms include a high temperature, feeling tired and achy, and a chesty cough. All of these things start […]
What Happens When You Breathe
In our blog, How Breathing Works, we take a look at what makes up your respiratory system. In this blog, we look at what physically happens when you breathe. Therefore, we’ll be looking at inhalation (breathing in) and exhalation (breathing out). Furthermore, we’ll be looking at how POWERbreathe IMT helps you to strengthen the muscles you […]
Why Deep Breathing Exercises Are Good For You
Deep breathing exercises encourage the air you breathe in to fully fill your lungs. Also known as diaphragmatic breathing and abdominal breathing, it helps your body to breathe in as much energy-giving oxygen as possible, and exchange it for the waste product carbon dioxide. As a result of this deep breathing and full gas exchange, […]
Drug-Free IMT Reduces Use Of Asthma Inhalers
A report claims that switching to ‘green’ inhalers could reduce carbon emissions and cut costs. The study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, finds that metered-does inhalers contribute approximately 3.9% of the carbon footprint of the NHS. This is due to the hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellants found in these asthma inhalers. HFAs, like CFCs […]
ActiBreathe Home Workouts – Twice the Workout in Half the Time
ActiBreathe by POWERbreathe is a complete fitness-training programme; ideal for home workouts. It combines the benefits of tried and tested body conditioning exercises with POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT). These time-efficient workouts quickly improve physical fitness and stamina, while at the same time strengthening your heart and lungs. This benefits not only your long-term fitness […]
Breathing For Focus Using The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a basic breathing technique that is designed to help you relax and focus. The 4-7-8 breathing technique involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds. This technique is great if you feel stressed or tense. Using this technique will help you […]
Omega-3 The truth behind fish oils
If you engage in intense and sustained exercise – things like wrestling, or boot camp, or martial arts – you know that sometimes it’s hard to “catch your breath”. Your lungs are working as hard as they can, but you wonder if they’re really going to give you the oxygen you need or collapse and […]
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 […]
IMT Warm-Up Boosts Your Performance
Research has shown that a standard pre-exercise warm-up routine fails to prepare the inspiratory muscles or the rigours of exercise1. However, results from trials on competitive rowers using POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) before exercise, show rowers significantly improved their rowing performance and reduced breathlessness.2 Furthermore, a 2022 study investigated the effects of inspiratory muscle […]
