Research papers, meta-analysis, scientific trials and review articles show the efficacy of POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) in fitness and sports.Benefits in Fitness & Sports Activate your diaphragm with POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT). In scientific tests and studies IMT: POWERbreathe K3 IMT increased respiratory muscle strength and attenuated the respiratory muscle metaboreflex as evident by lower heart rate and blood pressure (used POWERbreathe K3) 5 weeks of POWERbreathe IMT attenuates the respiratory metaboreflex, an effect that persisted after 5 weeks of detraining, which may have other benefits (i.e., reduced competition of blood flow with other muscles during exercise) (used POWERbreathe K3) Inspiratory Muscle Pre-Activation enhances exercise and recovery (used POWERbreathe K5) POWERbreathe is a useful device to stimulate sports performance and increase pulmonary function in various sporting fields (various POWERbreathe IMT devices feature in this research) POWERbreathe contributes to better athletic performance by improving all lung ventilation variables, respiratory muscle strength and performance parameters, and by reducing lactate levels (POWERbreathe Plus MR) Inspiratory muscle warm-up improves performance and lactate clearance (used POWERbreathe K5) Significantly improves participants’ inspiratory muscle strength, 800-m running performance and decreases limb blood flow change rate Improved inspiratory muscle strength by 31.2% Improved inspiratory muscle endurance by 27.8% Accelerated recovery during repeated sprints by up to 7% (Romer et al., 2002b) Improved cycling time trial performance by 4.6% – equivalent to slashing 3-minutes off a 40k time trial (Romer et al., 2002a) Enabled participants to cycle for 33% longer and with lower sense of effort Improved rowing time trial performance by up to 2.2% – equivalent to slashing 60m in a 2km race (Volianitis et al., 2001) Increased swimming performance by up to 3.5% (Kilding et al., 2009) Reduced whole body effort during exercise (Tong et al., 2008) Warmed-up the breathing muscles & significantly improved rowing performance and reduced breathlessness in competitive rowers – Study 1; Study 2 Warmed-up the breathing muscles which normal warm-up routines fail to do – Study 1; Study 2; Study 3 Speeded-up lactate clearance more effectively than traditional active recovery strategies – Study 1; Study 2
Hi George and thank you for your enquiry. This study examines the relationship of pulmonary parameters and functional capacity with quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), finding that ‘Respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity measured with the 6MWT, and resting symptoms including dyspnea and fatigue may have an impact on quality of life in patients with AF.’ Furthermore, this trial investigated the effects of inspiratory muscle training on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with atrial fibrillation, concluding: ‘Inspiratory muscle training can improve pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with atrial fibrillation.’ As we are not healthcare professionals, we would always recommend you speak to your GP before starting any form of exercise when you have a pre-existing condition, so it might be worth bringing these 2 papers to your GP’s attention. Regarding which model, we would suggest you discuss with your GP about using the POWERbreathe Medic Plus. We hope that helps George, but please feel free to email us on [email protected] if you have any further questions. Best wishes to you. Reply
I have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.I was a runner in previous years competing in 5 full marathons and a number of Half marathons and 10k lm 83 years of age am now unable to run for 60 seconds before being forced to stop because of Attr.Fib. My cardiologist has not prescribed the standard treatment as I already have a low heart beat beat and the tablets would lower my heartbeat even further. I’m wondering if any research has been done by Powerbreathe on the baneficial effects or otherwise of your product on Atrial Fibrillation and if so what particular model would you recommend George Clarkson Email address. [email protected] Reply
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