One to one breath training
Restore your natural way of breathing to stop getting out of breath and wheezing during or after exercise. This means breathing more by nose so that your diaphragm is drawing a deeper breath. Get more oxygen and less fatigue.
I recommend a package of at least 3 sessions to familiarise yourself with the exercises and understand the science supporting them. This 3-session package includes;
I recommend a package of at least 3 sessions to familiarise yourself with the exercises and understand the science supporting them. This 3-session package includes;
- A free phone consultation and questionnaire
- Three 1 hour sessions at home or a central Bristol location
- Ongoing support via a private Facebook group
Who is this for?
This package will be beneficial for you if;
- You dread going out for a run because you get breathless, wheeze and cough
- You'd like to reduce your asthma medication
- You've been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma but the medications aren't working
- Your lungs are highly sensitive to air temperature and pollution
- You feel light-headed or dizzy when you exercise
- You're self-conscious about your heavy breathing
- You regularly get side stitches during exercise
- You tire easily despite regular, effective training
- You're sleeping badly because of mouth breathing, snoring or sleep apnea
- You have dental problems because of mouth breathing
What will we do?
I'll first speak to you on the phone, and ask you to fill out a questionnaire, so I can understand what your breathing problem might be.
When we meet for the first time, I'll observe you breathing at rest and during exercise. In session 1, I'll usually;
In sessions 2 and 3 we'll practice exercises that;
When we meet for the first time, I'll observe you breathing at rest and during exercise. In session 1, I'll usually;
- Explain why nose breathing is more beneficial for you, even during exercise.
- Listen to you tell me that it's too difficult because you feel out of breath! [Yes, I've been there too!!]
- Explain why you get a strong urge to breathe and how to overcome it.
In sessions 2 and 3 we'll practice exercises that;
- Normalise your breathing volume so that you reduce incidences of hyperventilation
- Slow your breathing to improve your tolerance to breathlessness and manage panic, anxiety and stress
- Boost your breathing efficiency with short breath-holds so that you get the most out of every breath.