O2 Trainer

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10-14-2011, 11:16 AM
Jack LaBarge

O2 Trainer

I was wondering if any of you guys have used it and if you had any success? Being a 42 year old with asthma it would be great to use this to help with my cardio! Plus Bas is a great pitch man! I see Bang uses it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj_q7YKgM88&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pnv1hCgI7M&feature=related
10-14-2011, 12:20 PM
Eric "Tiger Blood" Safier

It was out before the Training Mask . I know a lot of hype is behind these's . The O2 is a lot chealer then the Training Mask .
10-14-2011, 12:37 PM
Tyler Timmermans

is there an opposite training device where it gives you oxygen?
10-14-2011, 02:22 PM
Ehsan_Karam

I don't like any device that encourages a fighter to get used to breathing through his/her mouth.
10-14-2011, 02:31 PM
Tyler Timmermans

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ehsan_Karam

I don't like any device that encourages a fighter to get used to breathing through his/her mouth.

there are mouthguards with a hole to breath through.
10-14-2011, 04:03 PM
Dennis Martinez

I have used it and have noticed a change I've always had good cardio but since using it during training I've noticed a huge improvement
10-14-2011, 04:33 PM
Jack LaBarge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Martinez

I have used it and have noticed a change I've always had good cardio but since using it during training I've noticed a huge improvement

Thanks Dennis! Knowing you're a trainer. Makes it easier for me to pick one up!
10-14-2011, 05:31 PM
waltsettlemyre

I have both actually. I got the O2 trainer first. my only difficulty with it my throat would get a bit sore and the nose piece would move a little when sweating heavily. I tend to like the mask better because you can do more of the breathing through your nose. I know some folks get a little freaked by a mask on their face and it may take a little to get used to. I also like the mask because it's more difficult to cheat on the breathing since the O2 trainer fits as a snorkel would. Just my 2 cent as it were. I also made a home made version of the mask. I ordered a gas mask, {NBC} type, off ebay for 15$ and free shipping and just used duct tape and made a hole in the duct tape. It works as well as my elevation mask actually. Oh and it does work by the way. I even argued the point with some folks and I found some science to back it up, but I would have to go back and find the research paper..Walt
10-14-2011, 05:35 PM
Jack LaBarge

Quote:

Originally Posted by waltsettlemyre

I have both actually. I got the O2 trainer first. my only difficulty with it my throat would get a bit sore and the nose piece would move a little when sweating heavily. I tend to like the mask better because you can do more of the breathing through your nose. I know some folks get a little freaked by a mask on their face and it may take a little to get used to. I also like the mask because it's more difficult to cheat on the breathing since the O2 trainer fits as a snorkel would. Just my 2 cent as it were. I also made a home made version of the mask. I ordered a gas mask, {NBC} type, off ebay for 15$ and free shipping and just used duct tape and made a hole in the duct tape. It works as well as my elevation mask actually. Oh and it does work by the way. I even argued the point with some folks and I found some science to back it up, but I would have to go back and find the research paper..Walt

How were your results?
10-14-2011, 05:55 PM
Cody Kietzman

"THE COMBINATION IS CRAZY!!!!!!!"-Bas Ruten
10-14-2011, 07:03 PM
waltsettlemyre

the results are good I feel! I train fairly regular with the mask. usually Kettle bells and my homemade TRX straps type stuff. I can tell a huge difference if I've gotten to use the mask consisitently. About 3 times a week. I havent used the O2 trainer in quite a while, but I also swim with a snorkel alot because I have a PT test for work and its sort of the same only with a bigger hole to breath through. But when I train consistently I do feel like my cardio as far as rolling is better.
10-14-2011, 10:12 PM
Stone

Quote:

Originally Posted by waltsettlemyre

I have both actually. I got the O2 trainer first. my only difficulty with it my throat would get a bit sore and the nose piece would move a little when sweating heavily. I tend to like the mask better because you can do more of the breathing through your nose. I know some folks get a little freaked by a mask on their face and it may take a little to get used to. I also like the mask because it's more difficult to cheat on the breathing since the O2 trainer fits as a snorkel would. Just my 2 cent as it were. I also made a home made version of the mask. I ordered a gas mask, {NBC} type, off ebay for 15$ and free shipping and just used duct tape and made a hole in the duct tape. It works as well as my elevation mask actually. Oh and it does work by the way. I even argued the point with some folks and I found some science to back it up, but I would have to go back and find the research paper..Walt

Seriously, a lot of these training devices can be home made with little effort. Buying a particle filtration mask for spray-paint from any hardware store and duct taping washers (well cleaned) over the holes that you replace the filters with. Cost you 10-12$ tops.
10-15-2011, 04:47 PM
CRIS PEZAO

try a 'power breathe' we have these in UK,really helped cardio,used it whilst driving to work/class etc & you DONT look like a sex deviant when using it!!
10-16-2011, 07:50 AM
Josh Passini

I have used canned oxygen before my fight and before heavy training sessions and it seems work really well. Oxygen preload for longer more intense workouts. Tru 02 is made down the street from my gym so I refill the High Pressure canister when I run out.