Mask for training, breathing restrictor: a review, types, description and reviews

Each of the athletes may experience a period in their life when standard and even strengthened training is not enough for him. In this situation, he can either desperately seek out, or the mask for training will help him. What is this accessory? What are its advantages? And what results can be achieved with its use?

What is a mask?

Everyone who sees such an accessory for the first time, is simply shocked by its appearance. Quite frankly, it does not look much like specialized sports simulators, but it has all the signs of a respirator or a gas mask. What is special about it?

The mask for breathing exercises allows you to increase the load and improve the effect of any training, be it running, yoga, boxing or the usual warm-up and stretching. According to experts, this accessory is the original imitator of the ascent to the mountains. With its help creates the effect of oxygen starvation and hypoxia, observed when a person actually stays at high altitude.

What are the details of the mask?

A universal mask consists of several basic parts:

• Eraser-fixative for the head;
• 6 inlet valves (2 installed on the mask and 4 in a separate package);
• 1 output valve (located in the center of the mask);
• 3 installed and 4 additional membranes for valves;
• Skeleton and sleeve mask.

In addition, the hypoxic mask for training is made of special materials that can breathe and do not interfere with the natural ventilation of the air. Often for the manufacture of the product is used hypoallergenic material, which has a special strength and at the same time elasticity and ease. When dressing, the accessory is secured with confidence by means of straps and special restraints or stickers.

For what purpose is it necessary to use a mask?

The mask is a kind of simulator for the respiratory system. Firstly, during sports, this accessory increases the volume of the lungs. Secondly, the anaerobic threshold is increased (pulmonary and cardiac endurance improves).

Thirdly, the mask-respirator allows your body to actively produce oxygen and use it most effectively. This mask for training improves the capabilities of the cardiovascular system and significantly reduces the onset of aerobic fatigue during exercise .

Fourth, it increases the generation of energy and improves the capabilities of psychophysical indicators. Fifthly, it increases the load on the whole organism and improves your physical endurance. Sixth, training with a similar mask is reduced in time. For example, instead of the usual 60 minutes you will spend only 20 minutes to play sports.

In a similar mask, you can perform the following actions:

• Riding a motorcycle, scooter, roller skates and a bicycle;
• run;
• To engage in walking ;
• Engage in biathlon and shoot at a dash;
• box;
• To engage in wrestling and fitness;
• Perform training of varying degrees of complexity.

All this makes the most accessible mask for breathing exercises.

Highly specialized sports respirators

In most cases, the oxygen mask for training is universal and suitable for any kind of physical activity. However, there are also highly specialized models, designed, for example, specifically for oarsmen, athletes, biathletes or skiers.

External differences of masks

Among the most common models of masks can be found two main types. The first resembles a respirator, and the second - a gas mask. And the "respirator" covers your nose and mouth, leaving your eyes and upper face open. In addition, such models contain three noticeable external valves and a special retainer-sealant.

Mask for training, which looks like a "gas mask", in addition to overlapping the mouth and nose also closes the eyes. In the eye area, such accessories have unique window-lenses.

What is the principle of the mask?

The sports simulator operates as follows:

• During the breathing of the athlete, the valve overlaps;
• When the air is limited, the lung is enlarged in size (you will be able to gain much more oxygen than during normal training);
• Increases the flow of blood, which transfers oxygen to all muscles;
• The diaphragm is strengthened;
• Muscular and brain activity increases.

About what the advantages of the mask for training (breathing restrictor), in addition to the main ones, we will tell further.

What are the advantages of a mask?

In addition to the main advantages of the accessory and has additional. For example, it is perfectly cleaned and easy to clean. Also, when using the product, the athlete will be able to choose his or her height. So, depending on the capabilities of the model, you can set an imitation height for climbing mountains within 3000-18000 feet (approximately 914-5486 m). How to set up the mask for training and how to set the level of complexity in it, read on.

How is the resistance level displayed in the mask?

For example, you decided to customize the accessory to a height of 3000 feet by doing the following:

• We set two membranes in an open position (two valves are located on the sides);
• We take 2 caps-valves with four holes;
• Attach valves over the membrane.

For a resistance of 6000 feet (≈1830 m), we perform the above actions and attach two valves with two holes on both sides, and for a load of 9000 feet (≈2740 m) - with one hole. To use a height of 12,000 feet (≈3360 m) we take two valves with four holes and one of the membranes is set to the closed position. For a resistance of 15,000 feet (≈4570 m), take two-hole valves and leave one closed membrane, and for 18,000 feet (≈5500 m) - with one hole (the membranes remain in the previous position: one is open, the other is closed).

How to get used to the mask?

The mask for training (respiratory inhibitor), like any foreign object, obliges you to perform certain actions for a phased accustoming to it. At first, beginners need to establish the lowest load of 3000 feet. Then you need to put on a mask and do a warm-up two-minute walk. For a gradual increase in palpitation to walking, it is worth adding frequent jumps. It is recommended to keep such an increased rhythm for at least 2 minutes.

At the fourth stage, you need to stop and knead your joints well. To do this, within 1 minute, perform intensive swings with your hands and feet. Then add to your load slow squats and gradually increase the number of approaches and time classes.

Mask for breathing exercises: proper care

Like any sports equipment, the mask needs proper care. For example, you can clean and wash the accessory only in running water, and washing in the car is strictly prohibited. It can be dried only in the air. During hand washing, remove the protective sleeve and wash it. The very skeleton of the product should be treated with a special spray and dry with a towel or a handkerchief.

What are the reviews about the mask?

Mask for training (breathing stop) is a modern know-how that causes a lot of questions and opinions. Basically, these are positive reviews, which talk about the great benefits of the product. Negative opinions are less common, but most of them are associated with improper operation of the mask or failure to follow instructions.