Anybody tried Airofit?

[chrisbainbridge]

As part of my desire to be fitter into old age I got hold of an airofit breath training device https://uk.airofit.com/.  Very similar to the standard breath trainers but with the addition of an app to help with training.  I have had it for a week now and enjoying it so far. Again like the running and all forms of training it is about consistency and a plan, which is what the app offers.  Very expensive new for what it is which seems to be just a way of measuring air flow.  I presume something like a pitot tube but cleverer people may know more?

I just wondered if anybody else had tried one and got any hints?

[Regulator]

Git!  I've been thinking about getting something to help with respiratory rehab and now you've got my finger hovering over the button...

[chrisbainbridge]

Git!  I've been thinking about getting something to help with respiratory rehab and now you've got my finger hovering over the button...

Wait a month and you can see my usage stats and any improvement!  Then when I do not want I can sell it to you!!

[Regulator]

Bit late....  it's arriving by midday.   

[chrisbainbridge]

There is always another sucker for these things!😂

[Lightning Phil]

There is always another sucker for these things!😂

You’re meant to blow 😒

[chrisbainbridge]

There is always another sucker for these things!😂

You’re meant to blow 😒

There is always another inhaler for these things

[Regulator]

There is always another sucker for these things!😂

I'll be interested to see if there's any substantive change in lung function, which is pretty crap at the moment, having smoked for a long time and then getting swine 'flu.  The poor lung function was particularly noticeable last weekend, walking up a steep hill (also not helped by hayfever as well).

Edit:  the new shiny has just arrived.   

[toontra]

Looking forward to reviews 

[chrisbainbridge]

Regulator, I know you are medical. I wondered if forceful exhalation against resistance was a good idea for you? Do you have a risk of making emphysema worse?  I have no knowledge of lung disease but you may want to ask the question before doing too much expiratory work.
Sorry to dampen the enthusiasm.

[Regulator]

Regulator, I know you are medical. I wondered if forceful exhalation against resistance was a good idea for you? Do you have a risk of making emphysema worse?  I have no knowledge of lung disease but you may want to ask the question before doing too much expiratory work.
Sorry to dampen the enthusiasm.

I did check with the GP when I first started thinking about it and she it would be OK.  I’ve been so distracted by other things that I hadn’t done anything about it until your post prompted me. 

[L CC]

Mr Smith was told not to use such things (after I bought one for him, obvs) for emphysema-related reasons.

[Chris S]

Mr Smith was told not to use such things (after I bought one for him, obvs) for emphysema-related reasons.

Specifically, I was told that Inspiratory Muscle Training (which is what these things are for) would not help, and indeed might worsen the (albeit largely absent) symptoms of my emphysema.

[Davef]

I was immediately sceptical when there was swimsuit clad female triathlete based advertising. Would be interested in real world feedback (no swimwear photos please)

Edit: dammit I am tempted now.

[chrisbainbridge]

Well regulator and I are both willing guinea pigs. I will certainly post my results in a few weeks.