"Asthma has ruled my life since childhood keeping me from playing any type of organized sports. In my adult years, with daily maintenance medication and 4 inhaler puffs a day I had gotten it under control well enough so I could live a normal life. Now I've replaced the inhaler with my O2 Trainer and am experiencing the strongest cardio of my life. I decided to try BJJ right before turning 43 and found I couldn't even do the simple 10 minute warm-up without my inhaler, then another puff after technique drills, then yet another for rolling. Despite all the puffs, I would still gas out within 2 minutes sparring and looked like a fish out of water trying to get my breath. Anyone who has asthma attacks knows how scary and embarrassing it can be. Yes, I was out of shape, but class after class my jiu-jitsu was improving but my endurance wasn't, until I got my O2 Trainer. I started with 1 set of 12 inhalations/exhalations on level 1 twice a day. Honestly, I would get light headed so I did it sitting down and was smart enough to know when to take a break. After a week I moved to level 5, 4 sets of 12, twice per day, and I began to see the change. I didn't need my inhaler until a few minutes into rolling. Now, two months later, I use level 13, 4 sets of 12, twice a day instead of my inhaler! I train the full hour class without taking a puff, and can roll for 15 minutes without an asthma attack. Sure, I gas out like anyone would, but my recovery is much faster. I'm taking baby steps with my cardio because I know my body and the fear of losing my breath is still there, but eventually I'll start using my O2 Trainer during warm-ups. For now, I am ecstatic with the results I'm experiencing. The O2 Trainer is a permanent part of my daily asthma treatment and maintenance routine, replacing my inhaler completely. Thank you Bas and to your team who put the O2 Trainer together! Without it, I really don't think I would be enjoying BJJ nearly as much and may have even quit. Godspeed sir, and party on. OSSSSSS!"
ERIC C.