Isn't nasal breathing preferred?
We don't advise stopping nose breathing.
Strengthening the diaphragm by using the Breather will actually make nose breathing more effective as well. Using THE BREATHER promotes diaphragmatic breathing and strengthens all respiratory muscles.
We don't say anywhere that we want anyone to stop nose breathing, only for the duration on RMT, as that is performed easier with mouth breathing as the required airflow can be generated better.
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Am I breathing with enough effort?
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Why can’t you hold The Breather by your teeth? How does that affect the training?
The mouthpiece is ergonomically designed to support people with poor lip strength and to prevent air leakage due to tighter lip seals. It also stimulates the muscle network around the lips. Holding the mouthpiece by the teeth puts undue pressure on ...
How was the training protocol developed?
The training protocol for the Breather has been determined by therapists who applied the Breather when it first came out, and is based on best patient response. Two sessions of 2 sets of 10 breaths emerged as the most beneficial and preferred ...
Can I use the Breather reclining or lying down?
You can, however, reclined or semi-reclined positions are known to impair respiratory muscle function. This is why we recommend sitting upright in order to practice proper diaphragmatic breathing during training. If you’re having trouble maintaining ...
How long do you use the Breather?
The Breather will be beneficial for your breathing, exercising, blood pressure, sleep and circulation as long as you keep using it. Once you have built it into your daily routine it will not feel like exercise, but more like a relaxation session. ...