Experience with Airofit?

[Cabius]

Curious if anybody here has had any experience with Airofit PRO (or other breathing trainers).

https://us.airofit.com/products/breathing-trainer

I started getting targeted instagram ads for this, and so far targeted instagram ads have never steered me wrong. I've gotten skillets, tiki mugs, and yoga training videos that I absolutely love. It's like they know exactly what I need.

Anyway, this seems like a good way to improve cardio fitness as a supplement to training (especially HIIT training), and third-party reviews all seem really positive. Since I'm focused on improving my VO2 MAX this summer, it seems worthwhile, though at $300+ the price tag is steep.

Anybody here used it, or a similar product, and have any thoughts of recommendations? It is worthwhile? Only useful if you're already an elite athlete?

 

[Popo]

There is no doubt respiratory muscle training is essential to improve running. Restrictive breathing devices like this have been around for many years. Without a specific need (medical need) for such a device, I am not sure they aid much. Running itself is going to improve breath capacity, especially if you include interval training. Here are a couple articles on this issue. The first discusses the use of such devices in a study done several years ago. The second discusses how to improve your breathing for better running.

https://runnersconnect.net/breathing-while-running-does-it-make-you-a-better-runner/

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a29410946/training-diaphragm-running/.

 

[Cabius]

Thanks for the info, and taking the time to dig up those articles for me! I will take a look.