How can we relate Respiratory Muscle Training to Science?

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• How does The Breather differ from a training mask?

  The Breather is an inspiratory and expiratory muscle training device to be used by patients and athletes at rest, not during exercise. It improves respiratory muscle strength by increasing the workload on the respiratory muscles during both ...

• How was the Training Protocol Developed?

  The Breather’s training protocol was initially developed by its creator, Peggy Nicholson, through empirical testing to determine the most effective approach. The standard protocol—two sets of 10 breaths, twice daily—has been used for over 40 years ...

• What is the difference with this and the inspiratory muscle trainer?

  The primary difference is that The Breather is both an inspiratory and expiratory muscle trainer. The combination of both IMT and EMT has been demonstrated to be more effective than just one alone. The Breather is also highly customizable. With 6 ...

• Would you recommend The Breather to be used with IOPI? Or use one before the other?

  Yes, it is best used with IOPI. For IOPI measures tongue and lip pressures, which may improve in tandem with respiratory muscles strengthening when RMT is carried out. However, Respiratory Muscle Training can only establish direct impact on ...

• I am a runner/active person/healthy person, how can the breather help me?

  Yes, studies have shown that regular respiratory muscle training (RMT), such as using the Breather, will improve your exercise capacity and performance, whether you have respiratory problems which limit your level of activity, or whether you’re a ...