Preparing your Ultrabreathe™
Step 1
1.
Turn your Ultrabreathe™ upside down and check that the valve BALL is approximately in the position shown in Figure 1 overleaf - if not, rotate the
CAP (clockwise or anticlockwise) until it is.
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2.
Check that the SLEEVE is in its starting position as shown in Figure 2 such that the entire APERTURE is visible - if not, rotate the sleeve
(clockwise or anticlockwise) until it is.
Step 2
1.
Place the mouthpiece in your mouth so that the two 'wings' rest between your teeth and gums and then grip the two bits between your teeth to form an airtight seal.
2.
Take a SHARP breath in through the mouthpiece and continue to breathe in as HARD AS YOU CAN until your lungs are FULL, taking care not to breathe in through your nose. The click you hear is the sound of the ball sealing the valve.
3.
Finally, breathe out slowly through the mouthpiece until your lungs are completely empty.
Step 3
1.
If you found Step 2 easy (with the resistance at its lowest setting), then increase the resistance by rotating the sleeve CLOCKWISE (as viewed from the end with the cap) by one revolution and try again, once again making sure you breathe in as SHARPLY as possible.
2.
Continue this process until you experience a real 'TUG' as you breathe in
- this means that you are making your respiratory muscles work harder and you should use this sleeve position to start your training.
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The starting position of the ball determines how soon the resistance is experienced when breathing in. The position illustrated is a recommendation only - you may like to experiment with different positions (by rotating the cap clockwise or anticlockwise) to determine which suits you best.
Ultrabreathe™ Training
Days 1 - 3
Ultrabreathe™ training is best done morning and evening. Using the established sleeve setting, your target for each session is 25 breaths in and out (as described in Step 2) which should take about 2 minutes - however disappear.
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2 if you experience any discomfort then stop training until symptoms
Days 4 - 14
After a few days, using the sleeve marker as a guide, turn the sleeve clockwise half a revolution so as to make breathing in a little harder - don't worry if you have trouble completing the session at first. Then, as your lung power increases, continue to increase the resistance as and when you can such that you are just able to complete the required 25 breaths.
Looking ahead....
After a few weeks you should be starting to enjoy the benefits of
Ultrabreathe™ training - however, continue to increase the resistance as and when you can. After a month or so just a few days training a week should be sufficient to maintain your enhanced lung function.
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REMEMBER....!
Don't expect results overnight - to make the most of your
Ultrabreathe™ you will need to PERSEVERE with the training programme for a number of WEEKS.
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Make sure you are standing or sitting upright and take care not to breathe through your nose.
2 Try and make each breath in as EXPLOSIVE as possible so as to place the optimum strain on your respiratory muscles - as a guide it should take you no longer than about 3 SECONDS to fill your lungs.
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If you experience lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or a noticeable increase in pulse rate then stop training until symptoms disappear - if symptoms persist then contact your doctor
Ball
Cap
Sleeve Aperture
Figure 1 Figure 2
Marker
Performance Training and Warm Up
Ultrabreathe™ training can also enhance sporting performance. To train for performance simply follow the 25 breaths x 2 training regime, bearing in mind that you will achieve maximum rewards if you train hard. Additionally, you can use your Ultrabreathe™ to supplement your warm up routine - research shows that traditional warm up techniques tend to ignore the breathing muscles. To warm up your breathing muscles all you need do is complete 2 x 25 breath sessions (allowing a few minutes rest between each) prior to commencing full body workout/competition - unlike the regular training regime, however, select a resistance level so as to avoid maximum exertion.
Expiratory Training
The Ultrabreathe™ can also be used for expiratory training which exercises the muscles we use to breathe out . If such a regime is prescribed for you then simply turn the cap clockwise as far as you can so as to seal off the exhaust outlet, then with the mouthpiece in your mouth, breathe in through your nose and out through the mouthpiece. To vary the resistance experienced when you breathe out simply rotate the sleeve as described overleaf.
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Cleaning your Ultrabreathe™
I , clean. With this in mind, twice a week bathe it in warm water for about 15 minutes, remove, and then run under warm water whilst rubbing gently with a soft cloth before leaving to dry. Then, once a week, deep clean in the same way, this time using a baby's feedbottle sterilising solution or equivalent.
* Do not overtighten the cap as this may damage your Ultrabreathe™
SOME COMMENTS FROM
ULTRABREATHE™ USERS
In January 1999 Tangent Healthcare mailed 200 Ultrabreathe™ users asking them to complete a questionnaire. Of those who had used their
Ultrabreathe™ for at least a month, 86% reported an improvement in their
breathing/physical condition. This is what some of them had to say.....
I think it is an excellent product and found it does what is claimed...I can now walk any distance without having to stop.
O. Mills, Norfolk
I sent off for the Ultrabreathe™ and now I couldn't do without it
E.S., Essex
Hopefully one day on prescription
P. Lewis, Essex
After using it for a few months my lungs felt stronger as did my general physical condition
L. Bazeley, Oxon
I've used your product 25 breaths in each morning and evening and really do feel so much better. Well done to you and your Company
K. Curtis, Cleveland
After using it a month I could breathe in longer and deeper
V. Reay, Kent
My personal belief is that it should be on prescription...it creates that daily routine of respiratory exercise within your home so simply
E. Percival, Kent
On the whole, any exercise that tones and strengthens the respiratory muscles is of benefit
P. Haggard, West Sussex
I am a long time sufferer of breathing problems and your device is a godsend to me. It's part of my medical equipment & I can't do without it
P. Costelloe, Essex
It allows me to walk a little further without distress
G. Skudder, Lancs
The Ultrabreathe™ is a well constructed, handy and very useful piece of equipment...I wish I could have purchased it years ago
R Beare, Herts
I am enjoying walking again because I don't get so out of breath
I. Carlton, Adelaide, Australia
The Ultrabreathe is a highly effective inspiratory muscle trainer, providing an easy and convenient means of increasing the strength and durability of the respiratory muscles.
It works on the principle of resistance. As you inhale, the resistance created makes your respiratory muscles work harder, and the harder they work the stronger and more durable they become - and as your breathing power improves, the Ultrabreathe can be gradually adjusted to provide more resistance. Just a few minutes training a day can help...
Reduce Breathlessness.
Whilst there are many underlying causes of breathlessness such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis - or simply ageing - clinical research shows that improving the strength and durability of the inspiratory muscles can both significantly reduce the sensation of breathlessness and lead to increased exercise capability and endurance.
Boost Performance.
You don't have to be unfit to benefit from Ultrabreathe training. Footballers, runners, swimmers and cyclists can all enjoy a sporting edge with improved pulmonary performance. They can also use it to supplement their warm up routine - research shows that traditional warm up techniques tend to ignore the breathing muscles.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Used correctly, the Ultrabreathe™ can be used by almost anyone and has no harmful side effects. Very occasionally, however, there may be instances in which the creation of a large negative pressure in the chest may exacerbate an existing condition. If this happens advice should be sought from your doctor. If you are on medication, suffer from a medical condition (asthma for example), or are uncertain as to whether the Ultrabreathe™ is appropriate for you, then you should consult your doctor prior to commencing training. Above all, unless advised by your doctor, you should not stop taking any medication - the Ultrabreathe™ is intended to complement existing treatments, not replace them.
Instructions for Use
Ultrabreathe
RESPIRATORY TRAINER
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Please read carefully before commencing Training
