I'm trying to find a tool to help me with my abdominal (Belly) breathing, I'm currently a chest breather. So does this device help with belly breathin
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Yes. See videos on YouTube for the Expand A Lung. I have both and they are similar but prefer the Expand A Lung
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It all depends on how you use it. It won't measure belly breathing per se but if you are breathing from your belly you can see if you are increasing the volume or getting stronger at it.
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This device helps to deep breathe. In order to retrain yourself to belly breathe instead of chest breathe, you probably need to concentrate on the process of breathing until it becomes automatic. This device requires you to spend more effort breathing in and breathing out. This increased effort may help you to focus on the style of breathing.
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Personally, I need chest breathing. This is for belly breathing, 'I' think. Hope that helps! P.S I WAS NOT impressed with the mouthpiece.
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Yes, it's working for me. I run everyday and was looking for items to help target my midsection. I read the other customer reviews and decided to try it. The belt is extremely well made. None of the seams or velcro are coming loose, and I've been using it each day for a few months. And it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Running, when wearing the belt, my midsection begins to sweat before any other area. The belt absorbs all of the sweat, it doesn't drip or soak through. Also, it dries very quickly. I get better results wearing the Ab Belt versus not. Hope that helps.
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judy, let me first say i have a serious lung condition (copd severe) use oxygen most of the time and i use the finger. pulse oximeter almost daily. i attend pulmonary rehab 2 times a week and have compared my unit to the hospitals.....always the same reading. very accurate and i'll tell you it's a lot less money. on a negative note the case could be a bit larger for cord containment. buy it, you'll like it. bob
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I found this device to be very accurate. In fact, the reason I bought it was precisely what you're experiencing. I used to have my doctor take my pressure before, during and after my checkup. I refused to take medication so my doctor suggested this device. If anything, at times my pressure is somewhat low. This model of Omron also has a memory so you can reference previous readings and keep a log if you want.
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Pamela, In the same manner that a life preserver would keep you afloat, this belt would also keep you afloat. It is intended to be used when doing aqua aerobic type exercises. If your goal is to do aqua aerobic exercises (i.e. float on your stomach or your back while kicking your legs or doing arm exercises), this would be a good piece of equipment for you. Have a good weekend. Sincerely, Roy Lazarus Trivillage.com
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Karen, The only thing it claimed to do was measure my pulse. It could only do that if I was sitting quietly. It would never register if I had been working out. It died the day after I got it.
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I think it is a really great unit. I cannot really answer your Question completely, but I do know it does help the Chest area, as well as the upper back. I can feel and see the results. I believe it will help!
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This device is for increased pulmonary capacity. If your headache are related, it will.
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Slowly, I have firmed up and my waist is slimming. I am wheelchair bound with mid section paralysis. It is slow but it seems to be working. You will need patience, exercise, and appropriate diet. Belly Buster gives me energy, lessens my desire to eat, and does not upset my system.
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I'm not using it for that. I'm using it for breath control and trigger control and that works great for me.
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My husband has used it to lower his blood pressure and it has worked really well for him. I went and bought the machine for my friend and my brother as well. They both love it! So, the answer is YES. :) I use it to meditate and to do deep breathing just for general health. I have trouble unplugging so this helps me stay focused.
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I'm not a licensed PT but I do own this machine and can say the it does indeed strengthen your abs. I use it as illustrated in this photo as well as turning side ways for strengthening those muscles as well as also flipping completely around and doing it opposite. It's important to remember to never over extend yourself so that you don't hurt your back. The muscle lies below the fat, so as for belly fat - that will require watching what you eat and maybe adding a little cardio.
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Ah-ha! Maybe that's why I don't really get relief!! LOL. The muscles in my upper back are a mess . . . car accident many yrs ago. I'm always looking for a new gadget that actually helps. And this one does. I love this contraption! I just use it while I'm watching tv and it feels great.I was really impressed, also, when I went in to my chiropractor and saw that he sells it! And uses it! :-)
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Yes! I was a little worried about it at first but I help teach dance and use it and it works great...the only thing is that it can pick up your breathing sometimes but that's rare! Hope this helps
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Yes, it does. This device, BTW, is much more than a breathing pacer. If you are "getting coherent" (i.e., getting feedback in the green zone) and you are just breathing and not feeling a positive emotion, you want to up the challenge level. Basically, slow, rhythmic breathing should get you from red into blue; adding positive emotion to the breathing should get you more coherent and thus trigger feedback in the green zone. Hope this helps. (I've been teaching these tools and techniques for 10 years.)
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As of this time I am not sure if this really effective. I have been doing sit ups, cardio, weights and eat less. It seems my belly is going smaller. But I think it is the combination of all the things that I am doing.
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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)