POWERbreathe

POWERbreathe "for anyone who breathes"

POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Trainers and Breathing Muscle Trainers have a unique pedigree; they have been developed and validated by professional sport scientists and world-leading researchers in inspiratory muscle physiology. POWERbreathe training is the most time-efficient and effective method for increasing sports performance and improving personal bests.

The winning relationship between POWERbreathe, Ironman and Iron Girl was created following the mutual recognition of the need for innovative, quality products that would enhance athletic excellence and performance - attributes synonymous with Ironman, Iron Girl and POWERbreathe.

POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Trainers and Breathing Muscle Trainers have a unique pedigree; they have been developed and validated by professional sport scientists and world-leading researchers in inspiratory muscle physiology.

With numerous research papers proving the positive effects in athletes, POWERbreathe is unparalleled in the world of respiratory training. The limited edition, POWERbreathe Ironman and Iron Girl Plus model series are the latest generation of POWERbreathe products, with hi-tech design, including optimised airflow performance and anti-bacterial features and benefits.

Significant declines in inspiratory muscle strength and the onset of fatigue have been observed following competitive marathon running, ultra-marathon and triathlon competition. The good news is that the inspiratory muscles respond to training in the same way as other muscles i.e. if subjected to an appropriate training stimulus using POWERbreathe, they will adapt, increasing their strength, power and endurance.

Research shows that POWERbreathe:

• Increased inspiratory muscle strength by up to 45%
• Increased performance of swimmers by up to 3.5%
• Improved cycling time trial performance by up to 4.6%, equating to 3-minutes over 40km
• Improved rowing time trial performance by up to 2.2%, equating to 60m in a 2km race
• Accelerated recovery during repeated sprints (Yo-Yo tests) by up to 7%

POWERbreathe uses the principles of resistance training to strengthen the inspiratory muscles by making them work harder as you breathe in, similar to using dumbbells to increase the strength of the arm muscles. This is why POWERbreathe is often referred to as "dumbbells for your diaphragm" and the "turbo charger for your lungs". POWERbreathe uses a calibrated, spring-loaded valve that is adjustable on a scale of 1-10 (resistance levels), enabling the resistance to be increased as breathing strength and power improves.

POWERbreathe training is not only laboratory proven to increase sports performance and restore breathing power, but research also suggests that warming-up the breathing muscles using POWERbreathe before a race will ensure athletes start the race with a competitive advantage. POWERbreathe has also been shown to be beneficial during interval training, and evidence shows that a POWERbreathe 'cool-down' can help speed lactate clearance more effectively than traditional active recoveries after training or competition.

The limited edition POWERbreathe Ironman and Iron Girl Plus model series are each available in 3 variable resistance levels:

1. Variable Light Resistance (LR)
2. Variable Medium Resistance (MR)
3. Variable Heavy Resistance (HR)

All limited edition POWERbreathe Ironman and Iron Girl Plus products include a nose-clip, carry pouch, user manual and free Ironman DVD.

POWERbreathe training is the most time-efficient and effective method for increasing sports performance and improving personal bests; it is drug-free, quick and easy to use, taking less than 5 minutes per day and is effective within just 4-weeks.

Professor Alison K. McConnell, a world leading authority on Inspiratory Muscle Training, has written articles for Ironman that provide a working knowledge of the physiology of breathing, as well as the keys to overcoming the limitations that breathing places on performance. For more information visit: http://ironman.com/browsebytag/?tag=powerbreathe.

For more information, research and facts, visit the official POWERbreathe website: http://www.powerbreathe.com/section_ironman.html.

Buy the limited edition POWERbreathe Ironman Plus model series from the official Ironman Store: http://www.ironmanstore.com/.

Buy the limited edition POWERbreathe Iron Girl Plus model series from the official Iron Girl Shop: http://www.irongirlshop.com/index.html.