#102 David 'Jacko' Jackson - Boost Performance & Recovery by Mastering Exhales!
Jul 8, 2024
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Ex-professional Rugby player turned breath coach, David 'Jacko' Jackson, shares insights on integrating breathwork into athletic training, optimizing recovery breathing, mental resilience through breath holding, and screening athletes for CO2 tolerance. The podcast also explores the psychology of breath training, optimizing breathing mechanics for running, and a coherence breathing exercise for listeners to try.
Optimizing breathing mechanics for running is crucial for enhancing performance and efficiency.
Incorporating breath-holding exercises can improve mental resilience and adaptability in athletes.
Integrating breathwork into daily routines beyond physical training supports overall well-being and athletic capabilities.
Deep dives
Jaco Jackson's Unique Perspective on Breathing and Sports Performance
Jaco Jackson, a former professional rugby player turned breath coach, shares his journey from playing rugby to becoming a breath coach with a focus on optimizing breathing for sports performance. His unique background provides insights into the importance of breathing in physical and mental performance, emphasizing the connection between breath, movement patterns, and overall athletic capabilities.
Strategic Approach to Athletic Recovery Breath
Jackson discusses strategies for effective recovery breath in between rounds or post-training, highlighting the significance of controlling exhalation and returning to nasal breathing for promoting recovery and relaxation. He emphasizes the need to support athletes in understanding and incorporating breathwork into their daily routines beyond physical training, emphasizing the connection between breath, performance, and overall well-being.
Enhancing Performance Through Breath-Holding
Jackson dives into the benefits of breath-holding exercises, particularly focusing on challenging athletes to improve mental resilience and adapt to stressful environments through controlled breath-holding practices. By incorporating progressively challenging breath-holding techniques during training, athletes can build tolerance, mental focus, and resilience, ultimately enhancing their overall performance.
Optimizing Breathing During Running
Jackson advises maintaining a calm and controlled breath during running, aligning breathing intensity with running pace to optimize performance. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing the diaphragm effectively, based on proper alignment and three-dimensional rib cage expansion, highlighting the role of breathing mechanics in force transfer and running efficiency.
Exploring Different Approaches to Breathing Techniques
Jackson addresses the complexity of breathing techniques during physical exercise, suggesting a personalized approach based on individual intensity levels rather than rigid, prescriptive guidelines like synchronized breathing patterns. He focuses on adapting breathing techniques based on the needs and responses of each athlete for optimal performance outcomes.
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Today's guest is On a mission to make BREATHWORK 'Normal' David (JACKO) Jackson is an ex-professional Rugby player, athlete, and Master Oxygen Advantage Instructor as well as a ruddy nice chap! In this conversation, we talk about Jackos life before and after finding breathwork and his latest documentary 'Between Breaths' (Which is excellent and FREE on Jacko's Youtube) #takeadeepbreath #breathcast
Chapters for this Podcast 0:00 Introduction 7:25 Jacko's Unique Perspective: From Pro Rugby to Breathwork 14:49 Integrating Breathwork into Athletic Training 22:18 The Science of Recovery Breathing 29:57 Mental Resilience Through Breath Holding 37:35 Screening Athletes for CO2 Tolerance 44:57 The Psychology of Breath Training 52:12 Optimizing Breathing Mechanics for Running 59:37 Coherence Breathing Exercise Begins 1:02:37 Wrapping Up: Taking Your Practice Further
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Safety Information: Do not practice this breathwork during pregnancy, or if you are epileptic. People with cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions, should always consult a medical professional before starting breathwork. These breathing exercises are a guide only, you should always listen to your own body and not push yourself, if you feel unwell STOP. Never practice breathing exercises before or during diving, driving, swimming, taking a bath, or in any other circumstance where the loss of consciousness could result in bodily harm. Deep breathing may cause tingling sensations, a ringing in the ears, and/or light-headedness. These are normal responses and are no cause for alarm. If you faint, however, you have gone too far and should take it more slowly next time.
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