Why Respiratory Muscle Training Matters for Postpartum Singers
Pregnancy can weaken abdominal muscles, which are critical for breath support in singing. Studies have found significant muscle thinning in postpartum individuals, which can make it harder for singers to control their breathing and maintain their vocal performance.

We believe that just three weeks of RMT could help postpartum singers rebuild strength, regain control over their voice, and boost their confidence. By improving breath control, note sustain, and awareness of how their body works, RMT could help these singers get back to performing at their best.

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Though research on Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) for singers is still developing, early studies show that it can make a BIG difference. RMT involves breathing through a device that creates resistance, like lifting weights for your breathing muscles. This practice strengthens the diaphragm, abdominal muscles, intercostal muscles, and even smaller accessory breathing muscles as well. When these muscles are stronger (and more coordinated!), singers gain better breath control, consistent sound, and a stronger, more reliable voice.

What the Research Shows

  • A study with 30 singers and instrumentalists found that just four weeks of RMT improved breath support, vocal range, and how long they could sustain notes.

  • Other research shows RMT helps with issues like throat pain, vocal fatigue, and even certain vocal cord problems. Singers experienced longer phonation times, better voice quality, and greater control over pitch and dynamics.

  • In people recovering from challenges like stroke, RMT improved their ability to project their voice, expand their pitch range, and reduce strain or breathiness.

This research is the first of its kind for postpartum singers. The results could change how vocalists recover after pregnancy and how they use RMT to maintain or improve their craft. Beyond that, it could also open doors for anyone experiencing abdominal weakness to preserve their artistic abilities and vocal health.