a bit of advice needed...

HannahW · Post by **HannahW** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:19 pm

I have a teeny tiny lung capacity so I get out of breath really quickly when I'm cycling. I did a bit of research and discovered a little contraption called a "power breathe" (see link below) which is suppose to increase your lung capacity and strengthen your breathing muscles and I wondered, has anyone every used one and if so did it work?

many thanks,
H

http://www.powerbreathe.com/powerbreath ... tance.html

willowtrousers · Post by **willowtrousers** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:46 pm

Hi Hannah,

I have used one on and off for the past few years, it takes quite a while but definitely makes a difference that you can feel.

Kind of uncomfortable to use tho, and you do look a bit of a twit!
I used mine on the way to work and got some real funny looks.

w.

Mr Marmite · Post by **Mr Marmite** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:55 pm

Swimming is good for increasing strength and capacity of lungs, head under water front crawl breathing on every other arm stroke...

Adam

SimonW · Post by **SimonW** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:24 am

Early nights

HannahW · Post by **HannahW** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:58 pm

Adam: I recently started swimming again actually and I'm loving it. Teeny problem with front crawl is that I struggle to get my strokes and breathing coordinated. Good tip though, thank you.

Simon: !