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A warm, spring evening's welcome.
With all the focus on respiratory health of late, have you ever used a breathing strength trainer before? I've been using one for a while now to warm up my lungs before early morning rides and have really noticed the difference in stamina.
If you're keen on freediving then these devices help boost your Vital Capacity, leading to higher oxygen intake for longer, deeper dives.
"Like dumbells for the diaphragm" – Kyle Barnes, Professor of Exercise Science at Grand Valley State University, US.
And they double up as sleep aids too; 15-20 deep breaths and the mind clears, body relaxes and the lights are out soon after. Give it a try and let me know how you get on.
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