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The Extramilest Podcast

#74: Breathing Hacks To Supercharge Your Performance, with Kasper van der Meulen

Sep 30, 2023
Renowned author and expert in human performance, mindfulness, and breathwork, Kasper van der Meulen, discusses various breathing techniques to improve running, the power of breath in overall well-being, hypoventilation for athletes, the connection between posture and breath in athletic performance, controlling breathing for marathon running, breathwork in training and everyday life, and finding joy in training and long-term health.
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  • Breath work can improve athletes' body awareness, regulate the nervous system, and optimize performance.
  • Breath work helps athletes develop a deeper body awareness, manage recovery needs, and improve interoception.

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The Power of Breath in Athlete Training

Breath is a valuable tool for athletes, especially runners, to gain body awareness and gauge their physical state. The breath is linked to the nervous system and can help regulate it. Athletes can use breath work to improve their CO2 tolerance and optimize breathing for better performance. By practicing controlled breathing, such as hypoventilation, athletes can increase their efficiency and oxygen uptake. Breath work also trains athletes to calm themselves, adapt to discomfort, and recover better. Proper breathing techniques, including horizontal and deeper breathing, can improve posture, activate muscles like the glutes, and enhance performance in different scenarios.

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