Powerbreathe plus wellness
Product detail
Powerbreathe plus wellness works by training your inspiratory muscles, and has the following features:
• improved airflow dynamics
• an ergonomic design
• an easy-to-read resistance level indicator
• a comfortable antibacterial mouthpiece which protects against bacteria such as E.Coli and MRSA
• a soft-touch nose clip
• an angled handle for grip
It can be taken apart for easy cleaning, and is scratch resistant.
Health benefits
Inspiratory muscle training is clinically proven to improve symptoms of conditions such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and even heart disease. It is also proven to improve your tolerance of exercise and general quality of life if you suffer from those conditions.
The inspiratory muscles - the muscles we use to breathe - can be improved with exercising and strengthening. It takes just 30 breaths, twice a day, to improve your muscle strength. You can enjoy these benefits whatever your fitness levels.
A study by McConnell et al, 1988, showed that Powerbreathe increased inspiratory muscle strength by a mean of 11% in three weeks. Other studies have shown that inspiratory muscle function has been inproved thanks to inspiratory muscle training in several conditions: Spinal cord injury (Huldtgren et al, 1980, Gross et al, 1980); Cystic fibrosis (Sawyer et al, 1993); Chronic heart failure (Cahalin et al, 1997, Mancini et al., 1995); Neuromuscular diseases including MS (Foglio et al, 1994); Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Wanke et al, 1994); and Heart-lung transplant patients (Ambrosino et al, 1996).
The Powerbreathe wellness plus is also useful if you don't have health problems - and singers, musicians and those with speech problems often find it beneficial.
Advice
Please read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Powerbreathe plus wellness works by training your inspiratory muscles, and has the following features:
• improved airflow dynamics
• an ergonomic design
• an easy-to-read resistance level indicator
• a comfortable antibacterial mouthpiece which protects against bacteria such as E.Coli and MRSA
• a soft-touch nose clip
• an angled handle for grip
It can be taken apart for easy cleaning, and is scratch resistant.
Health benefits
Inspiratory muscle training is clinically proven to improve symptoms of conditions such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and even heart disease. It is also proven to improve your tolerance of exercise and general quality of life if you suffer from those conditions.
The inspiratory muscles - the muscles we use to breathe - can be improved with exercising and strengthening. It takes just 30 breaths, twice a day, to improve your muscle strength. You can enjoy these benefits whatever your fitness levels.
A study by McConnell et al, 1988, showed that Powerbreathe increased inspiratory muscle strength by a mean of 11% in three weeks. Other studies have shown that inspiratory muscle function has been inproved thanks to inspiratory muscle training in several conditions: Spinal cord injury (Huldtgren et al, 1980, Gross et al, 1980); Cystic fibrosis (Sawyer et al, 1993); Chronic heart failure (Cahalin et al, 1997, Mancini et al., 1995); Neuromuscular diseases including MS (Foglio et al, 1994); Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Wanke et al, 1994); and Heart-lung transplant patients (Ambrosino et al, 1996).
The Powerbreathe wellness plus is also useful if you don't have health problems - and singers, musicians and those with speech problems often find it beneficial.
For more information on how to combat asthma and COPD, see the Bupa factsheets:
Bupa factsheet - asthma in adults
Bupa factsheet - asthma in children
Bupa factsheet - asthma medicines
Bupa factsheet - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Advice
Please read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
