Category: News and Research

Health Highlight – Harvard Health Letter – November 2024

We would like to highlight an article written by Heidi Goldman in the November addition of the Harvard Health Letter. Read the letter here. As winter approaches, so does the season of colds, flus, and other respiratory illnesses. While many focus on preventing illness through vaccinations, handwashing, and proper hygiene, it is equally important to address what […]

Hypercapnic-Hypoxic Training: Research Validating The Method

Athletes and coaches are always looking for new ways to gain a competitive edge. Recent research on elite swimmers has revealed how hypercapnic-hypoxic training significantly improves lung capacity, breathing efficiency, cardiovascular fitness and increases the concentration of hemoglobin—key factors in athletic performance enhancement. The Isocapnic BWB is the perfect tool to safely and effectively harness this […]

Respiratory Muscle Training for Patients with COPD and Asthma

By: Dr. Andrew Sellars  Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) share some similar symptoms, despite being caused by distinct underlying mechanisms. Both conditions often lead to expiratory wheezing—a raspy, whistling sound during exhalation—which is linked to an inability to fully exhale. This prolongs the exhalation phase of the breathing cycle and can result in shortness […]

How Respiratory Muscle Training Transforms Post-Covid Care

By: Dr Andrew Sellars A recently published article in the German Journal of Sports Medicine highlights the potential benefits of breath training for patients experiencing lingering symptoms following a Covid-19 infection. This study underscores the power of focused breathing exercises and innovative tools like the Isocapnic BWB device to support post-COVID lung recovery and improve overall respiratory health. One of the common post-Covid […]

10 Steps to Attract New Clients with Respiratory Muscle Training

Implementing Isocapnic respiratory muscle training (RMT) with the BWB (Breathe Way Better) system in your facility is a powerful way to grow your business by offering innovative solutions to current clients and attracting new ones. Awareness of the benefits of respiratory muscle training is increasing globally through elite sports teams, health organizations, and experts alike. By leveraging […]

The “Upside” of Sean Seale’s Respiratory Step Test

In the realm of fitness and performance, understanding the intricacies of physiological responses to exercise is paramount. One individual pushing the boundaries of conventional assessments is Sean Seale from Upside Strength. In his recent YouTube video, Seale introduces viewers to an innovative approach called the Incremental Respiratory Step Test, shedding light on the physiological nuances […]

Quick Start Guide: Using the Isocapnic BWB Respiratory Trainer

Congratulations on receiving your Isocapnic BWB! This respiratory trainer is designed to help you improve your breathing efficiency, support your health/performance, and promote recovery. To get the most out of your device, it’s important to start on the right foot. Follow this quick start guide to unbox, clean, and begin your journey with the BWB. […]

20 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Isocapnic BWB

This is not a full list of Isocapnic training benefits. That list would be equally long and varied.Instead, here are 20 common ways to design sessions for different goals. If you wonder what to do with the Isocapnic BWB, this guide will get you started. 1. Learn to Breathe Efficiently Using Isocapnic training for better […]

Introducing the ISO-BWB-Mask

The New Mask Version of the Isocapnic BWB We’re thrilled to unveil the latest innovation in our line of breathing enhancement products: the new mask version of the Isocapnic Breathe Way Better (BWB). This new version retains all the features you’ve come to trust and love in our standard BWB, while offering a new level […]

Tactical Performance and Isocapnic Respiratory Training

  By: Luke Way, ChPC In high-stress professions like military, police, and firefighting, physical and mental performance under pressure is critical. Tactical professionals often encounter situations that demand quick thinking, precise actions, and resilience. One often overlooked aspect of preparation for these challenges is respiratory training, specifically Isocapnic respiratory training (IRT). This type of training, which […]