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POWERbreathe Classic - Heavy Resistance

POWERbreathe Classic Heavy
5.00 out of 5
(2 customer reviews)
The Classic is the basic range of Powerbreathe respiratory trainers. The heavy resistance classic is designed for advanced users who have already reached the highest setting on a medium resistance device.  Offering 9 manual settings to strengthen your breathing muscles & boost your performance.
  • Give yourself the competitive edge
  • Make every breath count
  • Drug free training tool
  • Improvement your performance in just 4 weeks
Used regularly this device is designed to help boost competitive sports performance.

£29.99

SKU PB1003 Category Tag

POWERbreathe Classic is the first breathing trainer we developed and is still as popular today as it was when it was first introduced. This manual device is designed to be simple and easy to use. With 9 manually adjustable levels over time you will be able to  strengthen your inspiratory breathing muscles. Helping you to increase your stamina and overall wellness.

Our scientifically proven training regime of 30 breaths, twice a day typically takes only a few minutes and, used properly, you should start to see the benefits within just a few weeks.

Inspiratory muscle training is proven by sports scientists and medical professionals to exercise and strengthen the muscles used to breathe in.

POWERbreathe is drug free and suitable for almost anyone. It should cause no harmful side effects when used properly. Please read the following list to ensure that you can use a POWERbreathe safely and appropriately. If you have any doubts about POWERbreathe’s suitability, or you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor before use.

Precautions:

  • Do not use POWERbreathe if you are suffering from a ruptured eardrum.
  • Anyone who is under the age of 16 should only use POWERbreathe with supervision from an adult. POWERbreathe contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 7 years.
  • If you are suffering from a cold, sinusitis or respiratory tract infection, we advise that you do not use POWERbreathe until symptoms have disappeared. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
  • Refer to your Healthcare Professional before using POWERbreathe if you have any of the following conditions:
    • A history of spontaneous pneumothorax (a collapsed lung that was not due to traumatic injury e.g. broken rib), as it may lead to a recurrence of the condition.
    • Pulmonary hypertension o Large bullae on chest x-ray
    • Marked osteoporosis with history of rib fractures
    • Desaturation during or following IMT (<94%)

Contraindications

Inspiratory muscle training, such as training with POWERbreathe, is not recommended for patients with certain conditions, including the following:

  • Asthma patients who have low symptom perception and suffer from frequent, severe exacerbations or with an abnormally low perception of dyspnoea
  • If you are suffering from a ruptured eardrum or any other condition of the ear
  • Patients with marked elevated left ventricular end-diastolic volume and pressure
  • Patients with worsening heart failure signs and symptoms after RMT / IMT
  • If in doubt, consult your Healthcare Professional.

For a full list of precautions / contradictions, please click here:

This helps to keep track of your progress as you record your training load and number of inspiratory breaths completed for each of the morning and evening sessions over a period of days and weeks.

Download Classic Training Diary >

2 reviews for POWERbreathe Classic – Heavy Resistance

  1. 5 out of 5

    Donald –

    I’ve been using my POWERbreathe for over 17 years
    I’ve been using my POWERbreathe for over 17 years. Bought it from Birmingham University before it went on the open market.

    I’m 79 years-old and it’s got me through several marathons, heart surgery and other ageing complaints.

    Recent lung capacity tests show I’m above average. I’m sure it’s because of my years of use of the POWERbreathe.

  2. 5 out of 5

    Ken Anstruther –

    Have had a red one for 10 years. Used it intermittently during that time. Being over 70 and contemplating the COVID-19 virus pandemic, I started using again and am very happy that it is still working. Can feel a difference already and expect to keep working with it as this viral menace continues to plague all of us.

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30 breaths, twice a day

Scientifically proven POWERbreathe IMT regime is for 30 breaths, twice a day.

How to use:

  • Put nose clip on, pushing nostrils together (optional).
  • Holding device, place the mouthpiece in your mouth.
  • Ensure lips cover outer shield to make a seal.
  • Find your starting level (refer to manual).
  • Take a fast, forceful breath in through your mouth.
  • Breathe out slowly and passively.
  • Do this for 30 breaths, twice a day.

POWERbreathe Classic - Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Light Resistance:

  • If you exercise / are physically active for less than 2.5 hours per week and have no breathing problems
  • If you exercise / are physically active for less than 2.5 hours per week and have breathing problems – minor/moderate
  • If you exercise / are physically active for more than 2.5 hours per week and have severe breathing problems

Choose Medium Resistance:

  • If you exercise / are physically active for more than 2.5 hours per week and have no breathing problems
  • If you exercise / are physically active for more than 2.5 hours per week and have some breathing problems that are not severe

Choose Heavy Resistance:

  • Only if you have reached the highest load setting on a POWERbreathe Medium Resistance model first.

The standard unit used to measure breathing resistance is cmH20, which is short for “Centimetres of water“.

This table shows how each device in the Classic series (Light, Medium & Heavy) compares to one another. The levels 1-9 are all manually adjustable on the device at any time, and you should increase the level from 1 through to 9, over time as your breathing strength improves.

 LightMediumHeavy
Level 110cmH2O10cmH2O10cmH2O
Level 220cmH2O30cmH2O40cmH2O
Level 330cmH2O50cmH2O70cmH2O
Level 440cmH2O70cmH2O100cmH2O
Level 550cmH2O90cmH2O130cmH2O
Level 660cmH2O110cmH2O160cmH2O
Level 770cmH2O130cmH2O190cmH2O
Level 880cmH2O150cmH2O220cmH2O
Level 990cmH2O170cmH2O250cmH2O

Centimeters of Water is a unit used to measure pressure on a small scale. It refers to how much pressure is needed to move a 1cm column of water.

If required, there is a much more technical explanation available here:

There are no safety reasons for preventing young children (above 7 years of age) from using POWERbreathe. However, the following factors may affect their ability to use the device effectively: 

  • They must be able to fit the mouthpiece in their mouth. The POWERbreathe Plus mouthpiece is smaller and therefore more suited to children. 
  • They must be old enough to understand how to effectively perform the breathing exercises. 
  • They must have the motivation themselves or the parental encouragement to ensure that they continue to perform the exercises. 
  • They should only use POWERbreathe under the supervision of an adult.

Inspiratory muscle training has been most widely used in patients with COPD. IMT is particularly helpful in this patient group, as they have primary weakness of their inspiratory muscles. 

The following items come as standard with every POWERbreathe Classic purchase:

  1. POWERbreathe Classic IMT device
  2. Mouthpiece (PVC – not made with natural rubber latex or and phthalates)    
  3. Nose clip    
  4. Storage pouch    
  5. 4 cleansing tablets    
  6. User manual
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