X-Lung™ Scientific Research & Development

The X-Lung Is the result of...

decades of research and development. It has undergone rigorous research and shown to improve peak power output by 13.7%.

In 1998, Bryan Speight of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain invented the first magnetic breathing device to help those with compromised lung function. Positive tests were conducted on patients suffering from Asthma.

Understanding the possible benefits, Dr Craig Roberts, a leader in Sports and Exercise Medicine, conducted a double-blind clinical trial on the effect of the X-Lung® on exercise performance, the results of which showed an increase in Peak Power Output of 13.7%.

Subsequently, an MSc study was conducted at UKZN on the efficacy of X-lung® on optimising cardiorespiratory function in endurance athletes, results of which not only supported the findings by Roberts but also showed enhanced increases in red blood cells, haemoglobin and lung function.

Robyn Turton
Biokinetisist and Researcher,
BSc (Sport Science), B (Hons) Biokinetics

Research: “The efficacy of a magnetic breathing device in optimising cardio-respiratory function in endurance athletes during maximal exercise testing.” Submitted to the Discipline of Human Physiology, School of Laboratory Science and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Medical Sciences in Sports Medicine. 

Dr Craig Roberts

MBChB, MPhil (Sports & Exercise Medicine) MSc (MSK Ultrasound) (BU)

A multicentre, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial to test the effects of the magnetic induction of inhaled oxygen on athletic performance. 

The dissertation was prepared by Dr Craig Roberts (ref no: RBRCRA002) towards the requirement for the Master of Philosophy Degree in Sports Medicine (MPhil) awarded by the University of Cape Town.

  • Head of Medical AFC Bournemouth
  • Springbok Team Physician 2001, 2007-2015
  • Director Prime Human Performance Institute 2011-2015
  • Director Elite Athlete Development Programme 2011-2015
  • Associate Lecturer Sports and Exercise Medicine University of KwaZulu-Natal 2009-2015
  • Sharks Rugby Team Physician 2000-2010
  • Sport Editor Men’s Health Magazine 2005-2015

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Professor Andrew Bosch, PhD

Professor Andrew Bosch is an Exercise Scientist based at the University of Cape Town and Sports Science Institute of South Africa. An NRF-rated scientist, Professor Bosch has published over 90 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts in the field of exercise performance and sports nutrition in international journals, written a number of book chapters on these topics, presented at national and international scientific conferences and serves on the editorial boards of international exercise & sports medicine journals.

Professor Bosch is the Chair of the American College of Sports Medicine Endurance Athlete Science & Medicine Interest Group, is Co-Chair of the International Sub 2hrs Marathon Project and serves on the committee of the International Association of Ultra-Running Scientific Commission.

Once a competitive national level athlete with a marathon best time of 2hrs 21mins, Professor Bosch still runs recreationally, managing about 100km per week when not injured. He now enjoys combining his academic expertise with his past running experience to coach a number of distance runners, from beginner to Olympic level.

Professor Bosch supervised the studies conducted by Dr Craig Roberts towards his MPhil degree in Sports & Exercise Medicine, which established the performance benefits attributable to the use of the X-Lung.

 Acknowledgements

  • Professor Martin Schwellnus: course convenor and thesis preparation.
  • Professor Andrew Bosch: advisor and assistance in the preparation of the thesis.
  • Dr Andrew McKune: providing facilities at Polokwane University and conducting studies.
  • Bryan Speight: inventor of X-lung® and member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain; support information and guidance.
  • Mrs Allison Roberts: study co-ordinator and subject compliance monitoring.
  • Dr Glenda Matthews: statistical analysis and results interpretation.

 Download the full research report HERE

 

 * The X-Lung is not a curative device for any acute or chronic medical condition, neither is it medicinal. It is a natural respiratory enhancer maximising one's lung capacity enabling you to use your lungs to their fullest potential.