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Boost performance & fitness in 4 weeks, in sport & physically demanding occupations, with breathing training, altitude and environmental simulation training, and ActiBreathe fitness programmes.

Benefits For Sport

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Restore breathing power & improve quality of life in people with major debilitating conditions, with clinically proven, drug-free breathing training and OPEP mucus clearance devices.

Benefits for Health

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Sustain forceful breathing, control your breath and prevent breathing fatigue, if you're a singer, dancer or musician, with flow-based and threshold breathing training, and ActiBreathe fitness programmes.

Benefits for Performing Arts

Proven benefits

Drug-free & NHS approved

POWERbreathe IMT is drug-free with no side effects or drug interactions and is clinically proven to alleviate breathlessness.

20 years of validation

We have been established as creators of effective, evidence-based and drug-free breathing devices for more than 20 years. Our No. 1 breathing trainer was recognised by the WHO in 2021.

POWERbreathe Breathing Training – How It Works

The POWERbreathe breathing trainer strengthens your breathing muscles using resistance training. Our breathing device is often referred to as a dumbbell for your diaphragm. Use the breathing trainer for 30 breaths twice a day and see the benefits within 4-6 weeks.

The Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) device is scientifically proven to reduce breathing fatigue and increase breathing stamina in a wide range of people. From patients with respiratory illness to elite athletes – anyone can benefit from our breathing exercise device.

How the POWERbreathe EMT device works

POWERbreathe has a range of expiratory muscle training (EMT) devices designed to improve vocal and musical strength, stability, endurance and power whilst improving your quality of life. Our EMT devices are available at different resistance levels to suit individual needs.

Read our guide to learn how POWERbreathe EMT works.

  • How does the breathing trainer strengthen your expiratory muscles?
  • How to use your POWERbreathe EMT device
  • How often do you need to use the expiratory muscle trainer?
  • Who is the EMT device for?
  • When will you begin to see results?
  • Which model of breathing trainer do you need?

POWERbreathe IMT Is Recommended

“Respiratory function, respiratory muscle strength, maximal strength, and body composition showed greater improvements in professional natural bodybuilders who incorporated IMT into their competition preparation programs compared to those following regular training protocols.”

Source: Effects of inspiratory muscle training on 1RM performance and body composition in professional natural bodybuilders (ÇELİKEL et al; 2025)

POWERbreathe Classic IMT
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    K-Series used in a major clinical trial for improving blood pressure.

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    Medic - approved for prescription by the NHS since 2006.

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    Scientific testing identified the POWERbreathe training protocol.

Used by Experts

POWERbreathe IMT is being used by leaders in their field

The POWERbreathe K3. This device offers an advanced level of breathing training.

K3 IMST For Patients With CKD

IMST is a promising strategy for patients with CKD as it reduces many of the barriers to exercise with the potential of inducing lasting effects on vascular health. (Stephanie Lapierre-Nguyen et al; 2025)

The POWERbreathe K5 is the most advanced Inspiratory Muscle Training device of the K-Series range.

Effect Of K5 IMT In Older Adults

IMT could lead to improvements in maximal inspiratory strength, aerobic functional capacity & lower extremity endurance strength following exercise in older adults. (Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda1 et al; 2025)

The POWERbreathe K1. This device offers an entry level of breathing training.

K1 IMT As A Competition Strategy

This targeted respiratory training can complement traditional endurance training, providing athletes with an edge in both performance and recovery. (Aldo A. Vasquez-Bonilla et al; 2025)

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