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Train Yourself to Use Oxygen More Effectively with Dr. Jay Wiles

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Jun 1, 2021
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INSIGHT

Three Foundations of Breathing Mastery

  • Mastering breathing involves biomechanics, biochemistry, and cadence.
  • These foundations improve stress resilience more than fancy biohacks.
INSIGHT

Why CO2 and Air Hunger Matter

  • Creating "air hunger" through light nasal breathing boosts CO2 tolerance for better oxygen use.
  • CO2 isn’t just a waste gas; it’s essential for oxygen release to cells via the Bohr effect.
ADVICE

Assess and Train CO2 Tolerance

  • Use the BOLT score breath hold test to assess CO2 tolerance and tailor breathing practice.
  • Expect initial discomfort and HRV drop, but improvements appear within 2-3 weeks.
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