High Resistance IMST

[eytonxav]

This study indicates that high resistance IMST (breathing exercise using resistance) can lower blood pressure in older adults that have above normal pressures.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.121.020980

https://www.amazon.com/Breather-Ins...y+muscle+trainer+device&qid=1625313754&sr=8-1

 

[RetMD21]

In the study they used the Powerbreath K3 ($399.99) I wonder if other devices would work
Powerbreath https://www.powerbreathe.com/product/powerbreathe-k-series/

 

[braumeister]

In the study they used the Powerbreath K3 ($399.99) I wonder if other devices would work
Powerbreath https://www.powerbreathe.com/product/powerbreathe-k-series/

I read the study and it appeared that they used that model because it retained memory of its usage. That way they were able to accurately determine patient compliance with the protocol.

So any similar device should be as good for anyone not in a formal study.

 

[eytonxav]

Their classic and plus models are much cheaper. Not sure that K-series is needed.

 

[eytonxav]

I've seen some football players workout in my gym with a mask that causes more breathing resistance, not sure if that produces the same benefit or whether they were simply using it for conditioning when they played in Denver.

 

[RetMD21]

Their classic and plus models are much cheaper. Not sure that K-series is needed.

You lose the variable loading if you don't get the K series. It could be important

 

[eytonxav]

You lose the variable loading if you don't get the K series. It could be important

Maybe buy the light, medium, and heavy options and alternate, although it would not be progressive resistance thru a single unit.