Breathing Archives : Performance Through Health

26 Jan

Breathing Exercises for Health & Wellbeing

Breathing Exercises for Health & Wellbeing Breathing exercises have been used for centuries to improve physical and mental wellbeing. From yoga and meditation to tai chi and qigong, these practices have been passed down through generations, providing many benefits to

25 Jan

The Oxygen Advantage

The Oxygen Advantage The Oxygen Advantage is a breathing technique developed by Patrick McKeown, a specialist in breathing and sleep disorders. It involves a series of exercises designed to improve oxygen utilization, increase lung capacity, and reduce the likelihood of

23 Jan

Wim Hof Breathing Techniques vs Oxygen Advantage

Wim Hof Breathing Techniques vs Oxygen Advantage Wim Hof’s breathing techniques and the Oxygen Advantage are two different approaches to improving respiratory health and managing stress and anxiety through specific breathing techniques. Also known as the Wim Hof

20 Dec

How to Reduce Stress By Managing Your Physiology

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing, Uncategorized, Video

So in this blog, I want to talk to you about how to reduce stress by managing your physiology. Many of you may believe that stress is this mental construct where you are overwhelmed and unable to think. Whilst true,

23 Mar

Is how you breathe leading to increases in Stress and Anxiety? | Dysfunctional Breathing Mechanics

By Martin McPhilimey
In Breathing, Podcast, Video

Poor breathing mechanics leads to increases in stress and anxiety. How you physically breathe tells your mind and body through the nervous system, signalling how safe the world is around you. In this episode, I discuss breathing mechanics concerning stress

20 Jan

Summary of Dr. Jack Feldman: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

As a passionate breathing scientist, I was excited to hear Dr Jack Feldman chat with Andrew Huberman on his latest Huberman Lab Podcast #54. (at the bottom of the page) It was a two-hour discussion in which I felt Jack

20 Jan

Measuring Your BOLT Score | Oxygen Advantage

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing, Video

In this video, you will discover how to measure your Body Oxygen Level Test score and what it means and how to predict whether you have a functional breathing pattern. The BOLT score is a measure of functional breathing from

15 Dec

Could mouth breathing be a causal factor in the heart problem that led to Sergio Aguero’s retirement?

Introduction In October 2021, after only his second start for Barcelona, Sergio Aguero had to be withdrawn early after suffering from chest pains and complaining of dizziness. Recently it has been announced that the 33-year-old will retire from football due

20 Jul

A Case Study of Breath Control Training in a 35-Year-Old Male Following Pulmonary Embolism Resolution.

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

A Case Study of Breath Control Training in a 35-Year-Old Male Following Pulmonary Embolism Resolution. By Martin McPhilimey BSc, MSc, MRes, CRFS Introduction A 33-year-old, 192cm tall male weighing 103kg with a BMI of 28kg/m² was referred to a respiratory

19 Jun

A Discussion with Professor George Dallam On Nasal vs Mouth Breathing During Exercise

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing

Introduction Last month the HHP foundation posted a research article titled “Effect of Nasal Versus Oral Breathing on Vo2max and Physiological Economy in Recreational Runners Following an Extended Period Spent Using Nasally Restricted Breathing”. As a scientist, I felt obliged