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POWERbreathe Plus (Limited Edition Red)

£49.99

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POWERbreathe Plus (Limited Edition Red)

£49.99

  • Limited edition colour, available while stocks last
  • Shipping is limited to UK addresses only
  • Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) breathing trainer, compatible with the POWERbreathe Smart Adaptor
  • 11 adjustable levels
  • Easy to use

NB. No further discounts apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer, including discount codes.

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Limited Edition POWERbreathe Plus

  • We are offering this limited edition colour, whilst stock lasts, of the POWERbreathe Plus Inspiratory Muscle Training device in Medium Resistance.
  • Shipping is limited to UK addresses only, while stocks last.
  • Please note : this limited edition POWERbreathe Plus device is packaged in an airtight bag, in a clear tray, complete with a nose clip, mouthpiece, cleansing tablets, storage pouch and user manual.

The condition of your breathing muscles influences how well you can breathe. Effective breathing is important for optimal sports performance and improved fitness – this can be achieved by strengthening your diaphragm with breathing training. Carrying out breathing training with the POWERbreathe Plus device makes breathing feel easier, reduces your demand for oxygen during exercise and slows down your heart rate.

The POWERbreathe Plus is:

  • The most appropriate alternative to the electronic POWERbreathe K3 used in the Colorado research for lowering blood pressure (and aired on NPR, National Public Radio, in the USA) as it provides a good resistance to your inspiration.
  • Suits the majority of people that are physically active and ideal for those who are moderately fit to very fit
  • Strengthens your inspiratory breathing muscles

Strengthen your diaphragm – Breathing training with the POWERbreathe Plus Medium Resistance focuses on strengthening your diaphragm rather than your lungs. This is because your lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs, and not muscle, and therefore cannot be strengthened.

11 adjustable levels – The POWERbreathe Plus Medium Resistance has 11 adjustable levels. The levels refer to the resistance you will feel on your in-breath.

The range between each training level is broader than that offered by the light resistance model. This means that as your breathing muscles become stronger and you move up one of the training levels by increasing the resistance, there is a larger increase in cmH2O, making training more of a challenge.

This device offers medium resistance on your in-breath, provided by the adjustable, calibrated, spring-loaded valve. This ‘load’ training is similar to weightlifting and provides a variable level of load setting (weight lifted) in increments of 16/17cmH2O, from 23cmH2O to 186cmH2O.

As you become stronger and fitter, the resistance may stop challenging you. When this happens, increase the resistance. Once you have reached the highest level on your device, continue strengthening your diaphragm with the POWERbreathe Plus Heavy Resistance device.

Ergonomic design – The POWERbreathe Plus is the second generation of mechanical breathing trainers and features the following design improvements:

  • Optimised airflow performance to make training more effective
  • Fully integrated, easily adjustable resistance mechanism
  • Easy to read resistance level indicator
  • Soft, comfortable mouthpiece

See results after 4-6 weeks – Consistently follow the training regime of 30 breaths, twice a day to feel less breathless during exertion in 4-6 weeks. This is scientifically proven. Learn more about how the POWERbreathe IMT device works in our guide.

Trusted brand – POWERbreathe has over 20 years of experience in creating innovative breathing products to improve people’s health and wellness. POWERbreathe products are recommended by medical professionals and used in scientific research.

When you buy your POWERbreathe Plus from our site, you can be confident that it’s a genuine model. If you browse other websites, beware of fake lookalikes and devices claiming to be POWERbreathe.

Want more technical information as to why the POWERbreathe Plus, a Constant Flow device, is a great choice? Have a look at our guide to the various types of Load options >

Compare the Plus to the rest of the POWERbreathe Range in our ‘At a Glance’ guide >

What is POWERbreathe IMT?

Which Resistance?

The POWERbreathe Plus offers a range of models to suit different fitness levels and breathing problems.

 

Most healthy adults can ‘lift’ a maximum load of between 75 and 120 ‘centimetres of water’ (cmH2O) which is what pressure is measured in. Optimum training is usually half this load, so between 37 and 60.

 

As an indication, our product specialist managed to get up to training at 90cmH2O when training for a marathon, but generally trains at between 60 – 75cmH2O.

 

We therefore recommend most people choose a Light Resistance device. Have a look at the comparison table for further information: Which Resistance?

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.

Adjustable Load Selection Range

Compare device load comparison here.

Please note: Heavy resistance is only for those who have reached maximum loading on a medium resistance model. If you start with a heavy resistance model, you will not experience the benefits of POWERbreathe Plus training and may struggle to acheive higher levels due to the faster progression between loads.

Precise load settings may vary due to: (1) the analogue nature of the calibrated spring tensioner and the precision with which the load is selected; (2) a small effect of inspiratory flow rate upon spring compression such that high inspiratory flow rates lead to greater spring compression, and a small increase in load.

This effect is common to all spring loaded devices, and its size is magnified by increasing spring range (it is larger in a spring with a maximum range of 90cmH2O compared with one with half this range), it is also greater at lower absolute load settings.

How to Find Your Training Level

Training Diary

Keeping a record of the training level reached and the number of breaths successfully completed per session will help you analyse your progress.

Download your Training Diary

How to Look After Your POWERbreathe Plus

Precautions and Contraindications

A list of precautions and contraindications can be found here.

What's in The Box

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

  • POWERbreathe Plus IMT device
  • Mouthpiece
  • Nose clip
  • Storage pouch
  • 4 x Cleansing Tablets – except for in the USA. Genuine POWERbreathe devices will not contain POWERbreathe Cleansing Tablets in the USA, as these tablets are not approved for sale and/or distribution within the USA by the regulatory authorities. Read more about Counterfeit products.
  • User manual