How Jurgen maintains his fitness levels while suffering from a respiratory problem
Jurgen is a 56-year-old German who works as a General Manager in a computer company. Besides the family, he spends his spare time actively, by playing higher level team tennis in a senior league, golf, skiing or cycling. In December 2020, he got unexpectedly diagnosed with AAT*, which raises risk for the lungs to get […]
Triathlon – 3 is the magic number
Triathlon – It’s not about finding your limits. It’s about finding out what lies just beyond them. In July 2021 Kristian Blummenfelt took the Olympic triathlon gold, after ten years of intense training and preparation. Most of us would be happy to ‘rest on our laurels’ a while, and bask in the glory. But the then 27 […]
3 tips to treat your hay fever without medicine
Do you know the desperate feeling of itchy eyes, constant sneezing and runny nose during the pollen season? Your hay fever (a.k.a. seasonal allergy, pollen allergy, allergic rhinitis) causes inflammation of your respiratory airways and more mucus is produced to trap the pollen particles. Your airways narrow and it’s almost impossible for you to breathe. […]
Understand the importance of forced vital capacity
Measuring forced vital capacity (FVC) is part of a spirometry or pulmonary function test that is conducted to assess lung health, airflow, and help in disease diagnosis and effectiveness of medical treatment. Forced vital capacity is the amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled from your lungs after inhaling as deeply as possible. It […]
Out of Breath for 9 years – Combating Whooping Cough
From a young age, Ani Williamson had always been interested in sports; she played badminton since she was 8 and she had always been very active. Ani’s life suddenly changed in 2012, when she caught a whooping cough that destroyed her lungs. When she was admitted into the hospital, her oxygen levels were “in the […]
The Ironman vital lung capacity training plan
Accomplishing an ironman is a dream for many. It is an ambitious goal that is often strictly regimented, and not something that you just do – an ironman is hard work! It requires both mental and physical preparation and training. It is a project that requires time, and therefore a good way to start is […]
Elite swimmer reveals the benefits of respiratory muscle training
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and enjoy regular aerobic physical activity. You may gain lots of health benefits from swimming, such as stress alleviation, maintaining a healthy weight, and strengthening your heart and lungs. Apart from this, it is also suitable for those who have arthritis and other pain conditions. According to […]
Asthma and breath-training: how does RMT help? PART 2/2
In a previous post (https://airofitweb.cometdigisol.com/blog/asthma-and-breath-traininghow-does-rmt-help-part-1-2/) we looked at how respiratory muscle training(RMT) made a significant difference for people living with asthma. We’ve also seen how (https://airofitweb.cometdigisol.com/blog/overcoming-exerciseinduced-asthma-as-a-competitive-cyclist/) Alex Wallace, a competitive cyclist with Bikestrong KTM, benefitted from regular RMT with Airofit, improving his performance and reducing asthma symptoms during demanding physical activity. In this post, we’ll […]
Asthma and breath-training: how does RMT help? PART 1/2
PART 1/2 Asthma is a huge health problem – and it’s growing Globally, approximately 300 million people have asthma, and it’s the mostcommon chronic disease among children. Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs in whichbronchial mucous membranes become irritated and swell up. The muscles of thebronchi contract and reduce the […]
Airofit training aids recovery from Covid-19 infections & Long Covid
Airofit aids recovery from Covid-19 infections & Long Covid The Airofit training system evolved from a medical device, invented to helppeople dealing with COPD and asthma. As a company we have always beendriven by the desire to improve breathing and increase global awareness of thebenefits of breath training. From those dealing with the effects of […]