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

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 healthy person or an athlete.
Besides the positive effects respiratory muscle training (RMT) has on the strength of your respiratory muscles including chest wall muscles and diaphragm, regular RMT using the Breather can also help to lower your blood pressure, and improve the quantity and quality of your sleep.

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