I crossed paths with Pancrase and UFC Champion Bas Rutten a few years back when he was cornering for epic brawler Kimbo Slice. Today I skated in 45 degree weather in upstate NY and was mostly breathing out of my nose the whole time and felt like my stamina has found something I've been missing. The O2 Trainer controls air intake to the lungs and supports the shift in your breathing to your diaphragm.

THE OFFICIAL BAS RUTTEN RESPIRATORY TRAINING DEVICE - Designed by Bas Rutten himself to increase inspiratory (inhalation) muscle endurance, the O2 Trainer is a lightweight breathing device that regulates air intake and improves muscle oxygen efficiency during exercise. After a cold day at an outdoor shooting range, I picked up a cough that lasted for about four months.

Though the 02lungTrainer cannot replicate the thin air of a high altitude setting, it will make you suck in oxygen like you are working out somewhere in the clouds. They mention that it's an effective piece of kit, it includes some workouts and that it helps increase lung capacity.

Even in this early stage I can feel that I am breathing better during the wods and do not feel as tired as I normally do. But I love Bas' personality and have laughed many times at his crazy Youtube videos so I figured I would trust him and give this thing a try. I used the lower settings with larger holes during metabolic and cardio workouts when my pulse was running high and my oxygen needs were great.Holding it in works the jaw muscles and every inhalation flexes the neck both of which help buffer the effects of punches.

Whether you're running, weight lifting, or rock climbing, the O2 Trainer will train your lungs and body to perform at a high level, using less oxygen and increase your lung volume. The Bas Rutten O2 Trainer Blue restricts air intake to strengthen abdominal muscles and regulate your breathing form training your body to increase air intake with every breath. THE OFFICIAL BAS RUTTEN RESPIRATORY TRAINING DEVICE - Designed by Bas himself to increase inspiratory (inhalation) muscle endurance, the O2 Trainer is a lightweight device that regulates air intake and improves muscle oxygen efficiency during exercise. Your body will not have to work as hard to pump blood leaving you with more energy, enhanced cardiovascular endurance and increased strength. I am almost 40 and for my whole life I have felt like my cardio system was the weakest link in my body.Great training aid with loads of adjustments possible to do everything from improving ones VO2 Max to simply strengthening ones breathing whilst sat at the desk. After picturing myself running behind the Parliament buildings wearing a face covering that would make me look like Gotham City’s arch criminal, I decided it was not a good idea. After going through a prolonged attack that kept him in bed for a week gasping for air, he noticed afterwards that breathing during exercise came easier for him. Benefits include immediate calm right after use, which facilitates my morning meditation with more initial relaxation. Start with the 13mm screen, but change the intensity of the O2 by increasing or decreasing the restriction of airflow with additional screens provided.

Because these young guys have engines running close to the injury redline, you have to be very careful as a trainer to increase their lung power without putting them on the sidelines. ive been using it just about every time i work out and it has honestly added some resistance to my breathing and therefor after taking it off i can run 10k's with ease. Red blood cell concentration increases, maximum cardiac output decreases, and air ventilation in muscles improves. Whether you’re standing, sitting, or lying down, you can still exercise your lungs and diaphragm, with the Bas Rutten O2 Trainer.will recommend this product to everyone looking to get fit fast it also includes some workouts in with it. For full product description, please read the Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) and policy terms by following the links provided.