[DISCLAIMER: I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on the Internet. Speak with a medical professional before doing anything medical-related, m'kay?]
I read this article and with most things I am skeptical, but if it isn’t overly time consuming, mildly challenging, makes a little sense to me and doesn’t cause any obvious harm or side effects I am all for experimenting.
So what is IMT?
IMT is basically using a device that makes inhaling hard and works your breathing muscles. (I am using it as I write this post). I use it for 30 breathes or as I do another activity whichever is longer, in a week I have gone from the lowest setting zero which was really hard when I started to level 2. I have slept better and my breathing which has always had a funny rhythm anyway seems to be getting better.
Reported benefits of IMT
After six weeks of 30 inhalations a day test subjects systolic blood pressure dropped by 12 mm that is twice as much as aerobic exercise.
Improved sleep in patients with sleep apnea
Improved cardiac function during training
What am I using?
I am using the Power Breathe Sports Performance Plus Red. It is only £59.99 for something that could have a big effect on my health. I think you guys should all be fit enough to handle this one :) lower strength ones are available. You can get it now at the link below.