Comments for Ask PowerLung (Frequently Asked Questions)

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Steven

Steven — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:42:19 +0000

I’ve have been training for almost a year, and i lost my asthma using your product, but now i have become obsessed with exercise, because i wanted to keep and or kill the asthma so hard.

I was wondering when i will be able to reach the highest level on the powerlung, whether it takes years or not.

Thats all.

Thanks.

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Scott

Scott — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:13:16 +0000

I lost the instruction manual and was wondering what is the proper way to use the Power Washe?

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Thomas Alexandridis

Thomas Alexandridis — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:16:04 +0000

Dear PowerLung-Team,

I have just bought the PL Sports Trainer and it´s real good training-utility.

But I am missing some training-plans on your homepage like it is mentioned in your booklet!

Can you tell/write me where I can find them!

Thank you and best wishes from germany,
Thomas

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Ask PowerLung

Ask PowerLung — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:01:58 +0000

To purchase any PowerLung product you can visit our Find a Store Section. This is located as a red button on the far right side of the blue menu bar on every PowerLung page. Click on the red area to enter the store locater area. There you can review the list and see which stores carry the products you wish to purchase. Simply look for the colored dot that represents the color of the model you wish to purchase. That indicates the store typically carries the models in their inventory.

Also, below the Find a Store menu button is a menu box with options to Order Direct. This allows you to order directly from online stores, Amazon.com or PowerLung, Inc. Again, you can review the list for US and International online retailers to see which stores carry the products you wish to purchase as indicated by the colored dot that represents the color of the model you wish to purchase.

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Ask PowerLung

Ask PowerLung — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:56:48 +0000

When you visit our website, http://www.powerlung.com, you can choose from many different areas to learn more about using PowerLung regularly to improve your breathing. In the blue bar across the top of the page are many topics. In the INFORMATION section are white papers describing how PowerLung works to improve breathing, independent studies and research validating regular use of PowerLung to improve breathing for people in many different types of activity and walks of life. In our COMMUNITY section you will find information from individuals who use PowerLung and the benefits they received along with a section on training tips.

We hope this helps you get started on learning more to help you with your breathing. If you have additional questions, please let us know and we will gladly answer them.

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Ask PowerLung

Ask PowerLung — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:50:07 +0000

We are not sure if you are using the PowerLung Performer Series P617B only in the 3 sets of 10 breaths 2 times each day or if you have added it to other parts of your performance practice or rehearsal. Instead of advancing to the next model, you may want to consider using the model you have in different ways to assist you in other areas of your playing.

In the book, “Breathing for Performance: A Guide for Wind and Voice Musicians,” Mark Boren provides a number of advanced exercises that work on different parts of breathing specific to breathing musicians and vocalists.

Also, at this point, you could also reduce the settings on your PowerLung to those that more closely match your instrument and use it for technique practice. This is especially useful when you have a particular piece or phrase that is proving somewhat difficult to “master” in terms of breathing for your phrasing. Many professors and teachers use this with their students: Reduce the settings of the PowerLung to match your instrument, then “play the phrase” on your PowerLung. This way you will master the requirements for the air and hear the air required to perform the phrase. It also allows you to focus entirely on the breathing and air you will require; once that is in place the sounds will be more natural and relaxed. Next, return to your instrument and play the phrase.

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Ask PowerLung

Ask PowerLung — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:41:57 +0000

While PowerLung itself has not been specifically tested on emphysema sufferers, there are physicians who have recommended PowerLung to their patients with emphysema. And, many of our customers have advised us of beneficial results in their lives after using the PowerLung. As with any exercise program, you should consult your physician before beginning the program. If you would like information for your physician, here are links to documents you can download and print for your physician or simply send them the links. Please let your physician know, we are happy to answer any specific questions he or she may have.

Please remember, PowerLung is exercise equipment. It is not designed to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by gloria johns

gloria johns — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:10:21 +0000

I need all the information you have to help me with my breathing

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by Chris Mothersole

Chris Mothersole — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:29:52 +0000

I currently own a PowerLung: Model P617B for Musicians, but is there a time that it would be recommended to switch to the T343A model (for example, if I got up to a certain resistance setting), since it would seem like the T343A would provide a wider range of resistance? I am already at the max setting for the exhale and between 3 and 4 on the inhale dial.
Thanks, Chris Mothersole

Comment on Have a question? We have an answer. by GALEN howell

GALEN howell — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:16:18 +0000

I M 72 YEAR OLD I HAVE EMPHYSEMA IT I GET SHORT OF BREATHING WILL POWER LUNG HELP ME.