Becoming Ultra

Adam Ludwin on the power of breath for performance!


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Scott has a conversation with Adam Ludwin who shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding Captify Technologies to discovering the transformative power of breathwork.

He discusses the challenges of running a high-pressure business, the importance of self-awareness, and how he transitioned into creating fivepointfive, an app designed to make breathwork accessible and beneficial for everyone.

Adam emphasizes the physiological and psychological benefits of breathwork, its role in education, and the necessity of teaching healthy coping mechanisms to future generations.

 They discuss the significance of breath work in enhancing performance, recovery, and overall well-being. He emphasizes the importance of different breathing techniques for various activities, including weight training and endurance sports. The discussion also covers the benefits of nose breathing, the role of breath work in recovery, and natural alternatives to pre-workout supplements. 

We think you'll enjoy this unique perspective with something all athletes can implement in their lives!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Adam Ludwin and His Journey 02:53 The Birth of Captify Technologies 05:50 The Transition to Breathwork and Self-Discovery 09:13 Lessons Learned from Building a Business 12:01 The Launch of 5.5 and Its Vision 15:09 Understanding Breathwork: Definitions and History 17:56 The Science and Benefits of Breathwork 20:46 Breathwork in Education and Its Importance 23:47 Physiological Effects of Breathwork Techniques 28:09 Breath Work for Performance and Recovery 30:39 Breathing Techniques for Weight Training 32:28 Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing 34:18 The Importance of Recovery Breathing 36:03 Natural Alternatives to Pre-Workout Supplements 39:31 Breath Work for Endurance Athletes 42:28 Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques 43:03 Improving Sleep Quality through Breathing 46:08 The Business Journey of Breath Work App

 

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