Fire Service, Army & Police
POWERbreathe & Fire Fighters
The requirement to wear respiratory protective equipment is an everyday part of occupations as diverse as woodworking and fire fighting. The imposition of respiratory protection has sensory repercussions for the wearer, as it inevitably leads to an increase in the work of breathing. When respiratory protection is combined with physical activity, the problems for the wearer are exacerbated and breathing effort is increased considerably. For example, fire fighter SCBA increases the metabolic cost and breathing requirement of work by around 30%. Research has shown that POWERbreathe training improves performance during simulated fire fighting activities, and reduces cylinder air use by 8%.Thus, POWERbreathe training not only improves fire fighter comfort, it also improves operational performance through enhanced exercise tolerance and prolonged cylinder wear times. Fire Fighter Leaflet
POWERbreathe In The Army
POWERbreathe is already used throughout the UK Royal Marines and British Army Mountaineering Association (BAMA). The strength gains achieved through Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) using POWERbreathe can assist armed forces personnel in a variety of situations, but particularly when carrying back-packs, using breathing apparatus and wearing protection equipment and body armour. Essentially, increased breathing muscle strength allows the person to deal with greater loads more easily, with scientific research showing dramatic results in not only physical performance, but also in decreased levels of perceived exertion. If this is considered within a defence setting, troops etc can basically function physically at a higher level while maintaining a greater level of cognitive function.
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