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MAKE EVERY BREATH COUNT SM

Official Inspiratory Muscle Trainers of

Ironman®, Ironman Triathlon®, Iron Girl® and M-Dot® are registered trademarks of World Triathlon Corporation. Used here by permission.

The POwERbreathe Principle

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Many people think breathing is as

auto-controlled as your heartbeat

- but it isn’t. Most of us need to learn

to breathe well. It’s like exercise.

After all, anyone can walk or jog

but only continued regular exercise

ensures they do it well enough to keep

their body in perfect condition.

POwERbreathe exercises your lungs’

breathing muscles - the inspiratory

muscles. These include the diaphragm

and chest-expanding muscles which

move up and down - rather like

bellows - to draw air into

the lungs and push

it back out

again.

But like any under used muscles,

they become weak without exercise.

So POwERbreathe’s pressure valve

means that when you breathe in

through the mouthpiece, air is

released only if you use enough

respiratory effort to force open the

valve. It’s like weight-training for

your lungs. And why POwERbreathe

has been dubbed ‘dumbbells for your

diaphragm’.

• Muscles feel stronger

within days.

• In three weeks you’ll notice

less breathlessness.

• In four weeks speed, strength

and stamina improve.

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what is it? POwERbreathe is for

anyone who breathes. From young

to old, athletes to the disabled, everyone can

benefit from it. Developed by scientists at the UK’s

leading universities, POwERbreathe uses the principles of

resistance training - like mini-weight training - to make your muscles

work harder as you breathe in. In just 3 weeks you’ll start to feel less

breathless.

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I would recommend this product to people of all abilities. You train your legs and your heart, why not your lungs too.Zac Lake, Cyclist, USA

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which model is right for you?• POwERbreathe wellness provides easier breathing, whether

you have health problems or simply want to run up stairs with

less puffing and panting.

• POwERbreathe Fitness makes all activity, from dog-walking to

fitness classes, less taxing and also helps you get your breath

back faster.

• POwERbreathe Sports improves speed and endurance for

serious sports players, marathon runners and athletes.

How do you use it?• Just breathe through it - twice a day - for 30 breaths per

session. And that’s it. It takes about four minutes.

• As your breathing and

muscle strength

improve, you can adjust

the resistance, like any

other exercise.

The POwERbreathe Plus series is the latest generation of POwERbreathe

products and features:

• Optimised airflow

• Ergonomic design

• Improved antibacterial mouthpiece to protect

against bugs such as E.Coli and MRSA

• Soft-touch noseclip for improved comfort and grip

(and also suitable for swimming)

• Scratch-resistance

• Simple disassembly for easy cleaning

• Angled handle for optimum grip

• Easy-to-read resistance level indicator for improvement monitoring

Breathe easier with POwERbreathe Plus

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“Improves breathing in less than 4 weeks

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POwERbreathe Plus - wellness Plus

The extra lungpower provided by POwERbreathe wellness Plus means easier

breathing and greater comfort during any exertion. Ideal for all those with

sedentary lifestyles and particularly recommended for anyone with asthma

or respiratory problems, POwERbreathe wellness alleviates discomfort and

breathlessness by strengthening the breathing muscles. Results take less

than four weeks and it’s completely drug-free.

But it isn’t only for health problems. Like any under-exercised muscles, the

breathing muscles become weaker without sufficient work - it’s the use-it-

or-lose-it principle.

• Maybe you’re just inactive or getting older, and wish to

make running up stairs or after the bus easier.

• POwERbreathe also helps singers, musicians and those

suffering with speech problems.

• Health problems that benefit from POwERbreathe

include asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis,

emphysema, heart and lung problems, neuromuscular

conditions, smoker’s disease (COPD) and spinal injuries.

Breathe easier

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‘for calm, comfort, health and stability’

“ “POwERbreathe Plus - Fitness Plus

Anyone working on improving their fitness soon notices the

benefits of POwERbreathe. Hills become easier to walk,

dogs less exhausting to chase, kids easier to keep up

with, exercise more comfortable to do - and dancing

stays fun for longer.

The fact is, everyone gets breathless with sufficient

exertion, but by strengthening your breathing muscles you

can achieve more, benefit more, and get your breath back

faster too. From brisk walks to weekly workouts, occasional

tennis to regularly running for the bus, along with swimming,

cycling and team games, all activity gets easier for you

- so you get more out of it.

Better breathing space

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‘for balance, clarity, focus and fitness’

I find the Powerbreathe unit a useful training aid and feel it has helped me develop my lung strength since I have been using it.Helen Clitheroe, UK

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The POwERbreathe Medic Model has been officially approved by the

NHS’s PPA (Prescription Pricing Authority), and is now available on

prescription.

• Drug free treatment with no side effects.

• Class 1 Medical Device.

• POwERbreathe Medic helps patients suffering from asthma, COPD,

dyspnoea, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, heart disease,

neuromuscular disease, Parkinson’s disease and spinal injury.

• In asthmatics, POwERbreathe Medic

reduced emergency medication

by 79%; work/school absences by 95%,

and emergency hospitalisations by 75%.

• New evidence shows that IMT

(Inspiratory Muscle Training) reduces

visits to GPs by 23%, and studies at Brunel

University found asthma symptoms improved

with IMT by up to 75% in three weeks.

The POwERbreathe Medic principles are backed

by over 10 years of research and development by

scientists at Birmingham, Loughborough and Brunel

Universities in the UK.

POwERbreathe Plus - Sports Plus

For serious sports people and professional athletes, POwERbreathe

Sports is a drug-free training tool that improves endurance and speed

within four weeks. No wonder it’s used and endorsed by international

athletes and sports associations.

In competitive sports, breathlessness is a barrier to better performance.

Respiratory effort can account for up to 15% of cardiac output, and when

the inspiratory muscles tire they divert blood from other hard-working

muscles (like in the arms or legs) which limits their performance. But

POwERbreathe works by training the muscle group often overlooked by

other sports preparation.

• Because the inspiratory muscles help to stabilise, rotate and control

the upper body, POwERbreathe Sports helps athletes increase muscle

strength by up to 45%.

• Running, rowing, hiking, swimming, cycling, team sports and gym

workouts become less difficult, while recovery times shorten.

• In tests, rowing time trials improved by a margin of more than

60m in a 2000m race, while cycling time

trials over 40km improved by 3 minutes.

• Between repeat sprints, recovery time

was up to 7% faster.

• In laboratory conditions, stamina

and endurance improved by 30%.

Make every breath count

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“ “ for speed, strength, power and performance

makes breathing easierSM

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POwERbreathe Ironman PLUS Series

deep(er) take a

breath

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I bought a POwERbreathe Sports Performance some weeks before Ironman Florida and used POwERbreathe twice a day, up to 4 days before the race…I think POwERbreathe had a part in my performance on the day as I set a new Personal Record with 57 minutes. I will incorporate POwERbreathe in my daily training in

the future. Please don’t tell my competitors.

Philip Anterup

Official Inspiratory Muscle Trainers of

This hi-tech, stylish and pink, Licensed Iron Girl series

provides outstanding results when it comes to improving fitness levels,

exercise tolerance, sports performance, health and vitality; giving you

many of the benefits you’d normally associate with sweating it out at

the gym

The POwERbreathe Iron Girl Plus is available in three resistances, to

suit every performance level:

• Light, variable resistance for aspiring athletes

• Medium, variable resistance for competitive athletes

• Heavy, variable resistance for competitive elite athletes

POwERbreathe Iron Girl PLUS Series

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I had heard brilliant things about the POwER-breathe device before recommending it to my cli-ents… I was impressed when one client stopped wheezing and cut about 10% from her run time – impressive, as her run was only 13 minutes long, so a decent improvement. And then another client cut 10% off her run time. And so I bought one for myself. And yes, it does work. Fab!.

Tracy Griffen, Personal Trainer

“ This hi-tech, black POwERbreathe Licensed Ironman

series maximises sports performance and endurance and

is essential for those striving to improve their time trial

performance and Personal Bests

The POwERbreathe Ironman Plus is available in three

resistances, to suit every performance level:

• Light, variable resistance for aspiring athletes

• Medium, variable resistance for competitive athletes

• Heavy, variable resistance for competitive elite athletes

Official Inspiratory Muscle Trainers of

Both POwERbreathe Ironman and Iron Girl come complete with BONUS DVD, nose clip and storage case.

Ironman®, Ironman Triathlon®, Iron Girl® and M-Dot® are registered trademarks of World Triathlon Corporation. Used here by permission.

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Take a deeper breath

POwERbreathe Classic - Fitness

• For active people who exercise regularly, POwERbreathe

Fitness helps achieve greater levels of fitness as stamina

and endurance improve.

• An indispensable part of any sports warm-up.

• works within four weeks without drugs.

After only two weeks I noticed an improvement. it’s a great bit of kit. Chris Street, UK

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“ “POwERbreathe Classic

The original POwERbreathe Model, it offers the same benefits to health,

fitness and sports performance - but without the high-tech design features

of the POwERbreathe Plus.

As easy as breathing

POwERbreathe Classic - wellness

As the original model, POwERbreathe Classic is recommended

for helping anyone breathe more easily. It alleviates the intensity

of effort and makes all activity more enjoyable.

• Recommended for anyone suffering from

asthma, emphysema and COPD.

• Backed by over 12 years of research

at leading UK universities.

My breath control is much better - I can hold my breath for longer when swimming.Alison Cottingham, UK

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Testimonials

“I am 30 years of age and a racing cyclist who suffers from asthma. I have also been heavily reliant on my inhaler while training and racing. I purchased a red Powerbreathe six days ago and it was the best purchase I’ve ever made. I can’t wait to see the effects after four weeks!”

MT, Australia.

“The main attraction is that it takes only a few minutes and it is so flexible in terms of when and where you can use it. As an asthma sufferer it has proved invaluable in making sure I am getting the maximum benefit from every breath.”Rob Birchall, UK

“I’m in my fifties now and recently began to realise I was getting breathless at earlier and earlier stages of each race. Then I started using Powerbreathe and now I’m finishing better than I have in years.” PG, Cyclo-Cross competitor, USA

“After I developed asthma, I bought a Powerbreathe and cannot believe the improvement of my breathing. I am going to see my asthma nurse to discuss coming off my preventer.”

TDure, UK

“we are very excited to partner Powerbreathe for the 2006 race season. After having the units for only one week it is clear that the physiological gains from using Powerbreathe just twice a day are going to be outstanding.”

Zac Lake, Cyclist, USA

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“ “After 2 weeks I noticed a marked improvement in my cardiovascular recovery.Alan Levi, UK

Simply breathtaking

POwERbreathe Classic - Sports Performance

A secret weapon for competitors at all levels, including

professional athletes, POwERbreathe Sports is recommended

during warm-ups, especially in colder weather.

• In laboratory controlled trials, inspiratory muscle

performance improved by 30% using POwERbreathe Classic.

• Breathlessness and recovery time also improve.

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