In Episode 179, CTS Coach Adam Pulford and Ryan Kohler from Fast Talk Labs  dissect the art and science of breathing techniques for cyclists. They discuss ways athletes should be aware of their breathing patterns, how and when to manipulate them, and the pros and cons of breath training techniques and devices for cyclists.

Key topics in this episode:

• What does 'breath work' really mean?
• Is the purpose of breath work to improve performance metrics, change lung physiology, or optimize mind-body awareness?
• How modifying breath patterns can change response to exercise intensity
• When to encourage vs discourage hyperventilation
• Techniques Coach Ryan and Coach Adam actually use with athletes
• Will nasal breathing or restricted breathing devices improve endurance performance?

Links:

• Ryan Kohler's Website
• Impact of Breathing Intervention... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8397177/
• Red Bull Breathing Techniques: https://www.redbull.com/ie-en/breathing-techniques-for-sport

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Guest: Ryan Kohler, M.S.
Ryan is a career endurance coach with over 20 years experience working with student-athletes and adults in the fields of health/fitness and sports performance. He specializes in science-based approaches to exercise, with a focus on finding the improvements that can make the biggest impact on your lifestyle.

Education:

• M.S. in Sports Nutrition from Marywood University
• B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Scranton

Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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