The Physical Performance Show

225: Expert Edition: James Fletcher, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, 'The Science of the Breath'


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James Fletcher has worked with some of the planet's leading athletes across a multitude of sports in helping them bring science to their breath and boost performance through respiratory or specifically in Inspiratory muscle training. James spent years working with elite circus performers in the Cirque Du Soleil, has worked with Australian 100m freestyle record holder and Olympian Cam McEvoy, other Olympic swimmers including James Roberts and Madi Wilson. Big wave surfers such as Kai Lenny and Ryan Hipwood and the host of other world-leading performers and athletes.

On this exploration of the science of breathing we discuss:

  • the key question of can breathing training improve performance.
  • Is there a correct way to breathe
  • can and how strength training improves Inspiratory muscle function and therefore performance
  • Is there a correct way to breathe
  • Can strength training improve the inspiratory muscles function.
  • The mechanisms by which breathing training can boost performance
  • What to do if you're feeling a little over anxious
  • The role of hypoxic training in boosting performance

There's some great and practical tips for endurance athletes around what to do with our breathing in the role that breathing consciousness and specific training techniques can have in boosting our performance.

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