LUFT Lung Function Device?

[barrykm]

AT the 94.7 Expo I was given a pamphlet for a device called 'LUFT' which claims to increase lung capacity, which I certainly need to do!

Does anyone have any experience with this, or similar devices?

 

[HomerSimpson]

There was a discussion about this a while ago I think, check https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=7276&KW=LUFT

[barrykm]

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Thanks, I will check it out.

[pedal on the downhills]

Yes it does, but the effect depends on your current fitness status..

Initial studies were poorly designed but subsequent studies showed an effect.

 

At very high exercise intensities 20 % + of total oxygen uptake (or was it cardiac output) is used just by ventilation, so improving your ventilatory fitness allows greater work to be done by skeletal muscles.

But the far far far greater benefits will come from the right training load, rather than some deep breathing

[barrykm]

Thanks Ian.

 

My current fitness level is low and I run out breath quite easily, not to mention muscle power. From this low level can one expect a noticeable improvement from the use of one of these devices?

 

(I'm a novice as well as a vet (53))

 

[Guest colonel]

I dont believe it can work, it seems to me to be a gimmick, like the USN tablet that increases your VO2max!!!

[Cois]

rather get Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing by Andrew Weil.

 

I will give the set a go as well.  Just need to find it again...

[pedal on the downhills]

Belief is the enemy of objectivity.

Results vary, but in some case the "heavy breathing" does produce an increase in performance, even in moderately trianed cyclists, and in others it does not. So there is an effect, and benefit to be had. The real question is, is it better than high-intensity training? Probably not, in my opinion. It's like weight training: yes, weight/strength training can, in some cases increase aerobic cycling performance, but it depends on the training state of the rider, but is it better than on-the-bike training? nope.

[pedal on the downhills]

As far as i remember, the usn product doesnt claim to increase your vo2max as such. it's active ingrediaent is phosphate, which has been shown to improve high-intensity performance.