Re-worked from the original article, written by Duncan Kerr, 2017
Breathing. It’s automatic, fundamental, and often overlooked. But why should we train our breathing? In the realm of sports performance, where every muscle group is meticulously trained, the respiratory system is frequently neglected. Yet, it holds the key to unlocking your full athletic potential.
The Importance of Training Your Breathing Muscles
As physical activity intensifies, so does the demand for oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal in our bodies. This increased demand puts pressure on our inspiratory muscles, leading to breathing fatigue and decreased performance. However, by specifically training these muscles with tools like the POWERbreathe inspiratory muscle training (IMT) device, we can delay this fatigue and enhance our endurance.
Read about how the POWERbreathe IMT device works in our guide.
Understanding the Metaboreflex
Ever hit that point in your workout, training or competition where you feel like you can’t catch your breath? Blame it on the metaboreflex. This physiological response kicks in when our breathing muscles struggle, redirecting blood flow from our working muscles to support our lungs. By training our breathing muscles independently, we can push past this barrier and optimize blood flow to our muscles, resulting in increased power, reduced fatigue, and improved endurance. In fact, research findings of reduced cardiovascular responsiveness to high levels of inspiratory work suggest that IMT may have the potential to improve whole-body exercise performance.
Why Train your Breathing with POWERbreathe IMT
POWERbreathe IMT operates like weight training for your inspiratory muscles, gradually increasing resistance to strengthen your breathing. Enhancing breathing muscle strength and efficiency, not only delays the onset of the metaboreflex but also improves overall breathing function and oxygen uptake. Athletes around the world, including Olympic champions, swear by its effectiveness in boosting performance. But it’s their secret training advantage, and not ours to share.
How to Incorporate POWERbreathe IMT into Your Routine
Training with POWERbreathe IMT is simple yet effective. Just 30 breaths, twice a day, for the first month, followed by once-daily maintenance sessions. It’s a minimal time investment for significant gains in breathing strength and endurance, whether you’re a professional athlete or simply aiming to climb stairs without losing your breath.
The Versatility of POWERbreathe IMT for Breathing Training
Whether you opt for the mechanical Plus series of IMT devices or the electronic K-series models, POWERbreathe offers a tailored solution for all fitness levels. The electronic units, like the top-of-the-line K5, provide real-time feedback and progress tracking, making it an invaluable tool for athletes and coaches alike.
POWERbreathe K-Series
Breathe Smarter. Train Stronger. Precision Performance
Unlock your full breathing potential with the POWERbreathe K-Series, the peak of Intelligent Inspiratory Muscle Training – the World’s most advanced Digital breathing training devices. The K-Series, specifically the K3, uses the same tapering load technology that was utilised in the 2022 University of Colorado research, that demonstrated blood pressure improvements when undertaking breathing training using a POWERbreathe K3.
The K-Series is crafted for elite athletes, sports teams and individuals focussed on enhancing performance and respiratory strength. The K-Series will enable you to build strength and efficiency in every breath using cutting-edge technology designed to transform your training. Featuring intelligent functions such as automatic setup, real-time guidance, and instant feedback, the K-Series makes it easier than ever to train smarter and breathe stronger. No other portable, hand-held breathing muscle trainer offers this level of training accuracy.
POWERbreathe Plus
Breathe Better. Perform Stronger. Live Healthier.
The POWERbreathe Plus is your personal breathing trainer, designed to strengthen your inspiratory muscles – the muscles you use to breathe in. Like a dumbbell for your diaphragm, it provides adjustable resistance to challenge and build breathing strength and stamina.
Conclusion
In a world where every advantage counts, training your breathing muscles could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for. From improving athletic performance to enhancing everyday endurance, the benefits of POWERbreathe IMT are undeniable. So, why train your breathing? Because the power of your breath extends far beyond mere survival – it’s the key to unlocking your full potential.
