The Airofit PRO 2.0 Respiratory Training Review

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First Breathtaking Look At The Airofit PRO 2.0

I run, swim, bike, ski, stretch, and do plenty of core workouts. All these make me stronger and fitter. Each one has a specific focus and target certain muscles and overall fitness. Hence, I am sure my heart and lungs are seeing the benefits of these exercises.

On the other hand, how do I really know that my lungs are getting the targeted workout that they deserve? I don’t have any scientific or measurable proof if I am maximizing my full air intake to the fullest of its capabilities. The real question for this Airofit PRO 2.0 is if I can actually increase my performance for all of my activities by doing simple lung exercises? I sure have high hopes!

The results remain to be seen. I intend to follow a solid month long program to understand if Airofit 2.0 is a game changer, and helps me step it up a notch.

Out Of The Box

The box is sturdy, simple, and the presentation is quite eloquent. Step one is to simply charge the Airofit, read the instructions, and of course download the app. After that, you are ready to go. In reality, it’s a really simple system with a mouthpiece attached to a dial control system through which you breathe. Sandwiched in between all that is where all the technical and analytical magic happens.

Step One Is To Test The Lungs

Firstly, you do need to download the App, and step it up to get the Premium membership. The first month is free, and then it’s $39 for the remainder of the year.

The initial lung test sets the baseline for starters, and helps Airofit come up with a program for proper tracking. They recommend doing this first thing in the morning, so you have an empty stomach. I, on the other hand, made my first attempt right after a solid lunch. No matter, as they say you can easily try a few times, and delete the earlier ones.

I ended up trying this first lung test numerous times. The first couple were mistakes as I messed up breathing or I accidently got air in through the side of my mouth or nose. After that, my competitive nature took hold, and I wanted to get a “good” score. Then I realized this is merely for baseline purposes, so I went with what I had.

Keep in mind, that most days, you are asked to repeat the lung test as a measurable timeline. Then, it’s off to the lung intake and outtake exercises.

Special Features Of The Airofit PRO 2.0

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Advanced lung function measurement
• Personalized training plan
• 17 training sessions
• Extra precise guidance & feedback
• Progress tracking
• Long battery life (4-7 days)
• Magnetic charging cable
• Improved water resistance

The Airofit PRO 2.0 Is A Proper Training Equipment Piece

I have lots of gear, and at first I kind of put this in the accessory category. With time, the Airofit 2.0 has become a critical piece of equipment that I can see as a solid addition (as much as my running shoes or sunglasses). It’s made me considerably better across the board but simply being able to breathe more efficiently is super.

Swimming

This, for starters, is where I hope to gain the most improvement. Being able to smoothly glide through the water with a controlled easy breath is my end game here. In my triathlons, I don’t attempt to go hard in the water. I merely want to find my rhythm without going into a high heart rate threshold. My success rate at that is about 50/50. It takes me 1000 yards or so to find that comfort zone. In a half ironman, that’s more than halfway done, and I want that to improve. And I tell you, I am seeing good results in my pool swims thus far. I get started with a warm up, and start hitting my sets. I have not experienced that high heart rate and shortness of breath, and have been able to do longer distances at top speed.

Cycling

Cycling is truly a very close second as I get pushed to the limit in my bi-weekly group rides. These young fast guns show no mercy, so I dig deep to hang in with the group. Our peloton reaches 40-60 cyclist strong at times, and for me to play towards the front, I have to literally will oxygen down to my legs. I was out for a few months with an injury, so my cycling fitness was severely lacking. Surprisingly, it only took 3 to 4 rides for me to at least feel confident enough. I had anticipated a mid summer date to actually be able to throw some punches.

Running

The last of the tri-fecta is that run. Depending on the triathlon distance, it comes down to survival versus pure speed. Therefore, a consistent long term approach to Airofit PRO 2.0 training will be worth it. I am not pushing super hard right now, and haven’t enacted any formalized running program. For me it’s a build, and I will get there as my season gets underway. Nevertheless, the base building miles are flowing by nicely.

Alpine Skiing

I rely on smooth and fast chairlifts to get me up above tree line. This is a sport, but also falls into the recreational category for me as I enjoy the slopes with my family. When lucky, I get to partake in this thing called fresh powder. Working through knee deep snow is a whole new ball game, and the leg and lung workout becomes real. That’s where this extra fitness for the legs, but also breathing and lung capacity could give me a boost. The ski season has wrapped up, but I am looking forward to next year.

Nordic Skiing

Cross Country skiing is the big bad daddy of them all when it comes to aerobic fitness. Depending on the effort level, this is where I want to see major benefits from the Airofit PRO 2.0. If you’ve ever watched the winter Olympics, you may have noticed that at the end, its complete carnage as athletes are completely exhausted as the finish. The better your lung fitness, the better the effort when Nordic Skiing. I consider myself somewhat of a newbie here, but adding this to the repertoire is going to be key as I plan some XC and/or skimo races.

Hiking 14-ers

Colorado has 58 mountain peaks that are above Fourteen Thousand feet. My wife and I are on a mission to summit them all. We are at 42 currently, and we basically have all the hard ones left. Hard can mean distance, but usually it’s a higher class ranking. Class 1 and 2 are solid hikes. When you hit Class 3, the technical difficulties increase with ledges and death defying drops. At a class 4 ranking, it requires some serious ability along with a strong and calm mindset. The thing is, at fourteen thousand feet, the lung capacity is 70% of what you’d have at sea level. If, by using the Airoft PRO 2.0, I can bump that by even a little bit, it will make my experience so much better.

The Airofit PRO 2.0 In Action

First of all, I had to get into the habit of using this apparatus. They have a program set up for you to follow for 28 days. I was all gung ho, but then I would totally forget for a couple of days. Furthermore, they also keep your daily streak alive, and that of course started bothering me. I’m all about streaking. Anyway, after the 5^th or 6^th time, I found my rhythm, and tried to make it a part of my morning routine.

Many days, it did ask me to quickly do the lung test again. I thought initially that you do that once, but I guess they need an update to see where my lungs stand throughout the entire process. Turns out, you can turn that daily lung test off in your settings, and it will default to a weekly test.

The test itself has a timer on the right and a percentage measurement on the left. I realized that I needed to figure out a few things. As you exhale normally, you want to make sure the line is right at zero. When having to exhale hard, it doesn’t just mean blowing just beyond the red threshold line, but you have to give it your all. Also, what is passive breathing? Turns out, it’s slowly letting air enter your lungs.

You can see there’s a bit of bouncing around, but I think the graph looks more dramatic than it is. One slight mis-breath, and it can throw the overall score for the day. I feel like I have an upward trend, but each day will have it’s variances.

I am at a point, where flexibility, balance, and core strength is vital for me to continue to do all the things I love. Therefore, I have a consistent routine of 20 to 30 exercises I do 4-5 times per week. During those morning sessions, is where I performed most of my Airofit 2.0 breathing exercises. It was convenient, and I simply made it a good habit to start off my day.

Day 10 or 11, I hit some snags with the training software. The directions are always pretty clear. Breath hard, exhale normal, etc. This time around, it somehow wasn’t responding to my breathing pattern, or I had a literal hiccup. Not sure what happened. I charge enough, and clean the mouthpiece every couple of days. Depending on your intensity with the breathing, the 4 minute respiratory exercises will definitely work you. With the 30 breath exercises, I really felt my lungs open up on those hard deep breaths. I suppose this is that moment where I felt like a breakthrough was about to happen.

To be honest, finding a rhythm to do this every day has been a challenge. It’s not the time necessarily as it’s literally 6 minutes of my day. More so, that the setting has to become one that can be replicated day in and day out. The thing is that I may get up early to run or bike, and I don’t have the time, nor am I in the mindset to work on my Airofit PRP 2.0 routine. I see the value to keep doing this, so I think I can get the benefits even though I may miss a day here or there.

The breathing techniques vary from day to day. On most days, as mentioned before, a quick lung test is done to keep that consistency as well as something to compare to the baseline. Then, it’s Inhale Strength Training which has been pretty predictable. And lastly, it alternates days between Exhale Strength Training and Flexibility training.

That last one, Flexibility Training, is the one that’s giving me some pushback. At first, it was part of the learning curve, but then something just wasn’t registering? The exercise goes like this: Inhale normally while keeping the bar at an easy level state. Then, exhale normally which is then followed up by the command to empty lungs completely and then a breath hold. And finally, it is followed by the task to passively inhale. As in, let the air simply flow into your lungs without taking a hard concerted breath. That takes some getting used to, but at times, it is stuck on one of those last commands. By then, I am gasping for air! The 100% goal would immediately drop big time, because it thought I wasn’t following along properly.

Mind you, I still work my lungs in a flexible way, and this is not a deterrent at all. I merely want to point it out. The goal is to aim for being 100% perfect, and this felt a little like I was being punished.

I thought I was more of a data and number crunching guy! And I suppose I am in certain aspects of my life. I don’t know exactly by how much exactly my lung capacity has actually increased. The “work” I put in is pretty intense for those 6 minutes. I feel it when I am done, and I know good things are happening.

The real test and benefits are noticeable on my group bike rides. I participate in a ride where some super elite riders show up twice a week, and I pretend to be able to hang on. Some days I do, and some I don’t. I truly get pushed to my limit, because once I let go, I’m done for. Having been out with an injury was tough. My bike legs were not there at all. Hence, coming back and getting completely blown up was a thing for the first few rides. However, by the 4th ride, I was able to breath, make my legs continue to power up hills, and recover for the next attack. I have to think, that the Airofit PRO 2.0 played a role in that.

Final Thoughts On The Airoft PRO 2.0

The Airofit PRO 2.0 is a smart respiratory coach in essence. There’s a science behind it with proven numbers. After 30 days of lung training (about 7 to 10 minutes per day) I feel like I can literally take in more air which allows me to perform better at the things I am passionate about. Other benefits are stress, asthma, COPD, sleep issues, and overall mental health. There is a bit of a learning curve in understanding what the program wants you to do, and how the smart app talks to the device. I figured it out, and so will you.

Training one’s lungs is something that is simply overlooked by many. I personally see positive gains and benefits from this daily routine. Adding this vital piece of equipment is something you should consider. Try it out.

MSRP:

$349 – Airofit PRO 2.0

$299 – Airofit 1.0

$128 – Airofit

For more details and purchase, please check out Airofit.