Pioneering Respiratory Muscle Training
Respiratory muscle training (RMT) is an exercise modality that aims to improve the function of your respiratory muscles. RMT was developed for individuals who struggle with the negative effects of chronic diseases of the respiratory system such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), bronchitis, and emphysema. There is concrete evidence that RMT improves quality of life and exercise performance. As a result, RMT has been adopted by athletes to maximize their performance potential.
Lung Function Testing at Icahn Stadium, NY
A Novel Approach To Health and Performance
The position of bones is inextricably linked to the function of the respiratory system and plays a vital role in the movement of air to the level of gas exchange in the respiratory system. The sub-optimal position of bones compromises ventilation, gas exchange, and tissue respiration. The respiratory muscles such as the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and intercostals drive ventilation, gas exchange, and tissue respiration. Respiratory muscle weakness increases the relative load for breathing, which impairs exercise performance and quality of life.
Targeted Neuromuscular Exercise at Collier Park, Tampa
Why Respiratory Muscle Training
During a normal breath, you typically only use a small fraction of your usable lung capacity. With RMT, you can learn to increase your usable lung capacity by enhancing airflow into the lungs. During RMT, you will use a special breathing device and targeted exercises to help you breathe more deeply, rhythmically, and mindfully.
Improve Your Quality of Life
Respiratory muscle weakness is identified in 88% of hospitalized COVID-19 survivors and 65% of non-hospitalized patients. This leads to a sensation of breathlessness that negatively affects your exercise performance and quality of life. RMT is a well-established training modality to improve respiratory muscle function and quality of life.
RMT Program
The Respiratory Muscle Training Program was developed to help athletes and those suffering from chronic respiratory problems. The program aims to improve exercise performance and quality of life.
Respiratory Muscle Testing and Training
Health Benefits
Improve Quality of Life
Improved Sleep Quality
Improves Breathing Function
Improves Respiratory Muscle Function
Improves Range of Motion
Promotes Weight Loss
Improves Exercise Tolerance
Performance Benefits
Improved Locomotor Performance
Decreases Rating of Perceived Breathlessness (RPB)
Improved Sports Performance
Enhanced Recovery
Improves Movement Quality
Improved Respiratory Muscle Endurance & Power
