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‘Improve Your Breathing’

What is POWERbreathe®?POWERbreathe® is a hand held breathing muscle trainer, which is a unique,easy-to-use, drug free product designed to help reduce breathlessness,improve fitness and maximise sports performance.

The POWERbreathe®

PrincipleMany people think breathing is as auto-controlled as your heart beat – but it isn’t. Most of usneed to learn to breathe well. POWERbreathe® exercises your inspiratory muscles – the muscleswe use to breathe.

Like any under used muscle the inspiratory muscles become weak without exercise.POWERbreathe® has a unique pressure valve which creates resistance against the inwardbreath, making your inspiratory muscles work harder and ultimately improving their strength andendurance. POWERbreathe® can be thought of as dumbbells for your diaphragm.

POWERbreathe® does not involve drugs and is so simple thatalmost anyone can use and enjoy the benefits within as little as 3 weeks.

‘Dumbbells for your diaphragm’

POWERbreathe®

is simple to useYou just breathe through it - twice a day

- for 30 breaths. And that’s it.

It takes about 4 minutes.

Each of the three POWERbreathe® modelshas 10 adjustable resistance levels. Thismeans as your breathing and musclestrength improves you can increasethe resistance, just like any otherresistance training.

‘POWERbreathe... for any one who breathes’

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POWERbreathe® ClassicThe POWERbreathe® Classic models are part of the original POWERbreathe® range.

Developed by leading UK scientists and supported by over 12 years of medical research,

they incorporate the following features and benefits:

� Class 1 Medical Device

� Improves breathing in just 4 weeks

� Improves the strength, power and

endurance of the inspiratory muscles

� Simple to use

� No side effects or drug interactions

� 10 adjustable resistance levels

POWERbreathe® PlusThe POWERbreathe® Plus models are the 2nd generation of POWERbreathe® products. They build

upon the design and success of the POWERbreathe® Classic range but incorporate the latest

research and come with advanced design features and additional benefits including:

� Optimised airflow performance for maximum training effectiveness

� Ergonomic design for comfort and ease of use

� Soft touch nose clip for improved comfort and grip

� Improved antibacterial mouthpiece

for improved hygiene

� Simple disassembly for easy cleaning

� Angled handle for optimum grip

� Easy to read resistance level indicator

for improved monitoring

� Fully integrated and calibrated resistance

load mechanism

POWERbreathe® K-Series is now the latest generation of POWERbreathe products’

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POWERbreathe® PLUS builds upon the design and success of thePOWERbreathe® Classic.

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Wellness: Breathing ExerciserFor people suffering from breathlessness

Breathe easier… There are many causes of breathlessness such as illness, injury or simply getting older.

POWERbreathe® is a drug free way to help you regain your vitality and once again enjoy activities

you may have thought were beyond you.

POWERbreathe® Wellness is ideal for those with sedentary lifestyles and ex-smokers, and particularly

recommended for those experiencing breathlessness. Whether it’s walking up stairs, carrying the

shopping, or simply holding a conversation with friends that takes the wind out of you,

POWERbreathe® Wellness can help make everyday tasks seem easier.

POWERbreathe® Wellness alleviates discomfort and

breathlessness by strengthening the breathing muscles.

POWERbreathe®

research has shown the

following results in people suffering from:

COPD - improvements in inspiratory muscle strength,

endurance and exercise tolerance

Asthma - improvements in lung function and a

reduction in medication usage, hospitalisation and

absence from school / work

Cystic Fibrosis - improvements in lung function and exercise tolerance

‘For calm, comfort, health and stability’

Fitness: Inspiratory Muscle TrainerFor Active Individuals

Participating in

Regular Exercise

Take a deep breath… Breathing is something we all take for granted, yet if

we are not breathing properly it can significantly affect

our performance and enjoyment of exercise.

The fact is everyone becomes breathless with sufficient exertion,

but by strengthening the inspiratory muscles you can not only improve all round

fitness, but maximise the effectiveness of the muscles used,increase core strength and recover faster.

Anyone working on improving their fitness soon notices the benefits of POWERbreathe®. From brisk

walks to weekly workouts, running, swimming, cycling and team games, all activity gets easier for you

– so you get more out of it.

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� Within a few days inspiratory muscles will feel stronger

� Within three weeks you’ll start to feel less breathless

� Within four weeks your speed, strength and stamina will improve

‘For balance, clarity, focus and fitness’

The graph below highlights the changes in lung function and exercise performance following four weeks of POWERbreathe® training.

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Sports: Inspiratory Muscle TrainerFor competitive athletes to boost performance

Make every breath count… In competitive sports, breathlessness is a barrier to superior performance. Respiratory effort can account

for up to 15% of cardiac output and when the inspiratory muscles tire they divert blood from other working

muscles (like the arms or legs) making exercise feel harder and impairing overall performance.

POWERbreathe® Sports works by training the inspiratory muscles, a fundamental muscle group often

overlooked by other sports preparation. Using the tried and proven principles of resistance training

POWERbreathe® overloads the inspiratory muscles to improve their strength, power and endurance.

POWERbreathe® can also be used as an effective warm-up tool. Research has shown that a standard

warm-up fails to prepare the inspiratory muscles. Using POWERbreathe®

in conjunction with your normal warm-up will ensure that the

every part of you is primed and ready to go.

POWERbreathe®

research has shown:

� An increase in muscle strength by up to 45%

� Improvement in stamina and endurance by up to 30%

� Recovery time is up to 7% faster

� Improvements in rowing time trials by a margin

of more than 60m in a 2000m race

� Improvements in cycling time trials over 40 km by 3 minutes

‘For speed, strength, power and performance’

The graph below shows the improvement in blood lactate levels, pre and post POWERbreathe®.

Auto Inspiratory Muscle Training System

Variable Training Intensity(10-200cmH2O)

Training Guidance

Training Results(Load, Power, Volume, T-Index)

Mains and USB Rechargeable

Interchangeable Valve Head(For use with additional users)

Single Breath Test Function

Warm-Up & Cool Down Modes

Training History(36 Sessions)

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K SeriesThe world’s first intelligent digital breathing trainer

For those that demand results

Breathe better, perform better… Many years of research and technology have led to the revolutionary

POWERbreathe® K Series and the development of an electronically

controlled, rapid-response valve to create a resistance to inhalation.

The POWERbreathe® kinetic training resistance is specifically designed to match the dynamic changes in

breathing muscle strength throughout the breath and then automatically adapt to increases in inspiratory

muscle strength at the start of each training session. The variable load training offered by the

POWERbreathe® K Series can allow up to 125% more air to be inhaled per breath in comparison

to the constant loading of the Classic and Plus models.

‘For general well being through to elite performance’POWERbreathe® K Series use a simple to follow menu system on an LCD screen to navigate between

different settings and to view training results, including Load (cmH2O), Power (watts), and Volume (litres).

Other features within the range include a single breath testing function, pre-set warm-up and cool down

modes and session memory (model dependant).

PowerBreathe® Testimonials“It previously took me 10-15 minutes to get my breathing going when I first started to run,

but I now use POWERbreathe prior to training and the perceived effort of my breathing when I first start out has reduced significantly, allowing me to run quicker from the outset”

Sam StewartCo-founder of Triathlon & Multisport Coaching & Multiple Ironman Finisher

“I was never one to believe in miracles, but one has definitely occurred here, using POWERbreathe. I couldn’t speak high enough about the results it achieved over such a short time”

Mr P – Gold CoastSufferer of Asthma & Emphysema

“Two years ago on a trip to Bangkok, I forgot my inhaler and picked up POWERbreathe. I have not used any Asthma Medication whatsoever since”

Chris BrayIronman Triathlete

“I have been using Inspiratory Muscle Training with POWERbreathe for eight years as part ofthe strength and conditioning program for Elite Athletes such as Leisel Jones, Grant Hackett,

Michael Klim, Sean Wroe and Madeleine Pape. Inspiratory Muscle Training is an important part of the regime for a number my elite Swimmers and Runners in the

lead up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2012 London Olympics”

Jeremy OliverStrength and Conditioning Coach

Australian Commonwealth & Olympic Team Athletes

“The new K3 Powerbreathe unit is sleek, travel & user friendly with more functions than its predecessor. A great training tool for any sport”

Scott NeyedliProfessional Ironman

HaB Oceania Pty Ltd.PO Box 1230, Eagle Farm BCQueensland 4009 AustraliaTel (07) 3268 3501Fax (07) 3268 3940E: info@haboceania.com.auW: www.haboceania.com.au

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