If you have PE then you most probably have a pot belly. It's one of the most common complaints I see about PE, other than the obvious hole in the chest. And although at first glance there doesn't appear to be a connection between the two (after all, how could a hole in the chest … Continue reading How anterior pelvic tilt causes the ‘Pot Belly’ and how to fix it
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Plasticity and elasticity of the chest wall
One of the things I've noticed throughout my journey of PE repair is that the sternum and surround chest wall structure constantly changes. Using the VB will lift the sternum for a day or two. Working out will depress it for a few hours. Stretching a certain way will re-shape the ribs for hours or … Continue reading Plasticity and elasticity of the chest wall
Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
The short answer is yes - to an extent The longer answer is a bit more complicated. The main way how exercise and stretching effects your sternum is through the ribs. As the ribs get pushed outwards they exert a pulling force in the form of torque on your sternum. Now, torque is angle dependant, … Continue reading Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
Using the apnea trainer software to increase your lung capacity
Although posture, stretching strength training and vacuum bell use are paramount to correcting your PE, increasing your lung capacity can have a positive effect not only on your chest shape but also your overall fitness. Indeed some of the fittest people are those with the largest lung capacities. In this guide I will show you … Continue reading Using the apnea trainer software to increase your lung capacity
The Vacuum Bell is not a cure, it’s a tool
A lot of people see the results that I've had with my program and assume that it's because of the Vacuum Bell, when in reality the VB is just a tool, one of many that I use. To assume that it's the VB that's giving me these results is like seeing a mechanic fix a … Continue reading The Vacuum Bell is not a cure, it’s a tool
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