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'Dumbbells for the diaphragm' – can strengthening breathing muscles lead to faster riding?

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'Dumbbells for the diaphragm' – can strengthening breathing muscles lead to faster riding?

Inspiratory muscle training has been around for almost 30 years and has been shown in studies to benefit cycling performance – could it breathe new life into your riding?

By Simon Smythe

Photography by PowerBreathe and Getty Images

12 MAY 2025 | UPDATED 11.40 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.