In the pursuit of optimal health and peak performance, one often overlooks a fundamental aspect that serves as the unsung hero of our well-being – the respiratory system. Breathing is often thought of as an involuntary act, yet the amount of precise breath control required to just talk with a friend is commonly overlooked and […]
Introduction: Spirometry is a crucial diagnostic tool used in assessing lung function. As a practitioner or coach, understanding the basics of spirometry can be valuable, especially when dealing with athletes and their respiratory health and performance. This guide aims to provide you with a step-by-step approach to performing spirometry accurately. I. Understanding Spirometry: 1. Definition: […]
Definition: Isocapnic Respiratory Training i·so·cap·ni·c (ī’sō-kap’ni-k) To execute conditioning stimulus focused on the respiratory system while controlling systemic carbon dioxide levels. Hello User, We appreciate your recent purchase of the Isocapnic Respiratory Trainer. Your commitment to enhancing your respiratory training is commendable, and we are thrilled to be a part of your journey. Included in […]
In a spectacular display of endurance and commitment, UBCO student Zach Bernier has not only broken the U20 world record for the Ironman triathlon in Arizona but has done so with a unique approach. Clocking in at an impressive 8 hours and 44 minutes for the challenging 140-mile swim, bike, run event, Bernier attributes part […]
It’s interesting to learn that Sharon Chesang Lokedi, the New York Marathon champion of 2022, has been spotted using the Isocapnic Breathe Way Better respiratory training device. This innovative tool has been making waves in the world of endurance sports, and it’s worth exploring how it may have contributed to Lokedi’s success. Sharon Chesang Lokedi’s […]
A recent article published in the Frontiers of Physiology is the first of its kind to compare the training effects of Isocapnic Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT), using the Isocapnic Breathe Way Better (BWB) device, against other respiratory training devices. This study, was a randomized control trial, and specifically targeted well-trained triathletes. It described the use […]
In recent developments, the renowned MMA fighter Sean O’Malley has been seen incorporating the Breathe Way Better device into his pre-training routine, as shared on his Snapchat account. This innovative respiratory training tool, known for its distinctive blue-green re-breathing bag, has garnered attention for its potential benefits in improving respiratory function. O’Malley’s choice to integrate […]
Congratulations for taking a step towards improved health and performance with the use of Breathe Way Better. It is very important to us that you have the resources you need to be successful in your journey with this device. The purpose of this article is to help you hit the ground running, by providing you […]
By: Dr. Andrew Sellars There are a whole range of athletes to coach with the primary goal of improving performance. As the lungs and the muscles of respiration both play a large role in the success of all athletes, respiratory training should be a part of the training picture. Spirometry is the measurement of lung […]
Learn to breathe better with your Isocapnic BWB. For this program, we recommend that you spread these sessions over a week. Of course if you are feeling fatigued and need more recovery, spread it out over several weeks. Sessions #1 – Learn to breathe better with your Isocapnic BWB! 7min Pre activity comments: This session […]
