When it comes to swimming, most people are aware of it being probably the most effective workout one could engage in, burning calories and building up muscle tone thanks to water resistance and cardio endurance. Most people, however, also find it very hard to learn, not mentioning hard to perform, given the extra difficulty of coordinating movements to a hurried breathing pattern. For all of you feeling in tune to this description, let me then introduce you to the good news.
Powerbreather is a revolutionary snorkel that gently encircles the head and allows the swimmer to keep both nose and mouth underwater yet still being able to breathe normally. The device takes in fresh air from a valve placed on the top of its structure, which has been ingeniously engineered to let oxygen go through while keeping out water, and meaning that the head can easily descend deeper without affecting the snorkel’s functionality.
The focus of the project is not only on avoiding the inhaling of stagnant air, but also on making the piece of equipment elastic and therefore stable, even through the most sudden movements. Fatigue effects are therefore greatly reduced as swimmers can breathe freely and concentrate on swimming techniques, without straining the neck muscles by consistently turning their heads to access oxygen. The recently patented device is the perfect solution for those who usually avoid this training because of its intensity, including young children and the eldest, making it easy to learn, practice and benefit from the incredible advantages swimming generates. Only this time, without the physical extenuation.
Oct. 11, 2012
Pforzheim University
Harrington College of Design
Central Saint Martins
Shenkar
LOFT 42
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