Nov 18 2024 73 mins
Ever wondered how a simple breath can transform your athletic performance? Join us as we uncover the secret power of breathwork with expert David Jackson. Learn how to harness the mechanics of efficient breathing to elevate your game in high-stakes sports environments like MMA and UFC.
Explore the nuances of diaphragm training, and discover why breathing should complement, not replace, traditional training methods. David illustrates, through personal stories from his ultra running and mountain racing experiences, how optimising breathing can significantly enhance both mental and physical states.
In our deep dive into athletic breathing techniques, we discuss the growing role of specialised breathing coaches and their impact on sports performance. From fascinating insights into rib cage positioning to jaw articulation, we explore how these often-overlooked factors can drastically improve athletic efficiency and focus. Plus, delve into the innovative ways breathing exercises can be integrated into pre-game routines and recovery protocols, proving invaluable for athletes under physical stress.
This episode also shines a light on crucial new concussion recovery guidelines, where breathing techniques play a pivotal role in managing symptoms and promoting brain health. We tackle the challenges of current fitness tracking technologies and their limitations, offering alternative solutions for effective heart rate variability monitoring.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just curious about breathwork, discover practical tips and resources, including the benefits of foundational breathing courses available online to help manage stress and improve overall well-being.
You can follow David here:
Instagram: jacko.david.jackson
If you're in NZ and looking for last minute tickets to David and Nigel's workshop here's the link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elementhealthnewzealand/1278120
Here is also the link to David's free resources:
https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing
Thank-you to our sponsors Iron Edge and VALD Performance.
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