Patrick McKeown is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading breathing re-education experts. Patrick has trained thousands of persons around the world to safely challenge their bodies to find a new way of breathing to improve blood chemistry and increase the flow of oxygen to all systems in the body.

The techniques he teaches result in increased endurance, strength, power and psychological preparedness. Patrick is the author of the international best-selling book The Oxygen Advantage.

Join us as we explore:

The biochemistry of breathing- its impact on maximizing oxygen uptake and the role it plays in body temperature

Breathing techniques to improve Vagal Tone, HRV and how to activate the Sympathetic Nervous System

Why learning to nasal breath is critical for athletes and athletic performance

How you breathe at rest transfers to how you breath during physical exercise

The impact of mouth breathing on sleep quality, snoring and the resultant lethargy

Obstructive sleep apnea and the apnea hypopnea-index (AHI)

Simple devices to train yourself and your kids to nasal breath (plus free courses!)

How to use breathing to clear your sinuses

 …and so much more!

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• https://oxygenadvantage.com/
• Patrick McKeown Book: The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, scientifically proven breathing techniques to help you become healthier, slimmer, faster, and fitter
• https://www.amazon.com/Oxygen-Advantage-Scientifically-Breathing-Techniques/dp/0062349473
• Patrick McKeown 8 books:
• https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-McKeown/e/B006X1OD3U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
• 1988, Swift Research with jaw surgery: Swift AC, Campbell IT, McKown TM. Oronasal obstruction, lung volumes, and arterial oxygenation. Lancet. 1988 Jan 16;1(8577):73–75.
• McGregor Mayweather fight: Why Conor McGregor lost to Floyd Mayweather in Boxing
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGiD5e2sVZM
• Dr. George M. Dallam, former USA Triathlon National Team coach and current professor of exercise science

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