How to breathe during physical exercise - Patrick McKeown

Learn simple breathing techniques to improve your performance during physical exercise.

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[saschamyshkin]

I read your book one year ago and I must admit that I had a
hard time switching to nasal breathing. Running on nasal breathing
was almost like suffocating, so I reduced my pace and increased
it only slightly from excercise to exercise and after one year I finally had
returned to my old level, breathing only 14 times a minute in comparison to
more than 40 times before. ( I am 49 by now).
I think I understand all the mechanisms you described so precisely and
that helped me a lot.
Also I found out that changing habits involves be patient with yourself.
The most important change for myself was a very profound change in
my philosophy towards my body: I changed from the attitude of seeing
my body as something that needs to be trained on and on, always demanding
a little bit more, two the idea that my body is a friend and partner, that
needs a encouragement and - more importantly - trust! And that affects
so much more than sports and excercise!
By the way, you seem to be such a kind and honest person, rarely found
nowadays that your way strengthend my confidence that I would succeed
with that "adjustment".


In short - I simply would like to say, thank you so much Patrick!


Greetings from Munich,
Sascha

[batuhanyentur]

Breathing is our energy. If this energy is not efficient, we got so many troubles. Thank you sir!

[Noneofyourbusiness-rqjq]

My asthma has improved in 3 day from nose breathing

[patrickd]

Within two weeks I noticed I am having a much deeper sleep every night since trying to remember to nose breath during the day. I am starting to use this method now on exercise too. Does a lot for my anxiety which I’ve had all my life. Thank you Patrick from another Patrick 🇮🇪

[jaymarriott]

I have asthma and I caught covid while working in hospital I ended up having an asthma attack and servre hypoventaltion was admitted in hospital for three days as my blood gases were horrendous, for weeks i have covid long and though i know i am not hypoventalting now i am so breathless, i used to run 4 x 5k a week, cycle and walk 5 miles a day now! now i am up to 2.5miles slow walking nasel breathing but i do feel like I'm not getting another air, i am seeing a physio, trained by Patrick to help guide me as feel desperate, i feel frustrated as cant seem to improve my BOLT score 15 seconds feels like I'm dying, at rest, being seeing the buteyko breathing physio for 3 weeks now, i am so glad i found this Patrick thankyou 😀

[NeptuneReturnz]

I only discovered your channel two nights ago but am feeling calmer and more relaxed due to nasal breathing. Thanks very much!👍

[scph]

I've been doing mindful breathing for 10 years BUT I did not do nasal breathing. Now I know all the benefits and it is helping me relax and sleep better. Last night I used 3 inch strips of scotch tape over my mouth to make sure I only breathed from my nose...and it was a fantastic sleep experience. It's been rare for me to say that over the past 3 years.

[TidyIsaak]

There is a Russian technique for training with nose breathing. Get a mouthful of water and start running/riding etc it feels like you're suffocating at first but then your body calms down and you get used to it. A great way to get started with it.

[mcgogo]

I'm from Taiwan and I'm still reading your book in Traditional Chinese version. Your book really helps me how to breath correctly. Thank you very much.

[nickbutter]

I started nasal breathing while jogging because A Bug flew in my mouth once. And it tasted bitter...

[burekmali]

As a person who likes working out regularly i strangely enjoyed this video. I feel like it answered quite a bit of questions i didn't even know i had

[karamjitsingh]

Patrick explains the science behind his conclusions very clearly. I bought the book and started running using nasal breathing to see where it leads. As they say, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." Thanks for the vid.

[a.b.]

I found you and your book and thought about taking the course you offer.
Now after about a week or so with focusing on only breathing through the nose I can amazed say that my breath is normal after climbing 10 stairs and it all happend within a week! I will for sure take that licensed course! Thank you!

[rodgerrugeresiliencecoach]

I can sate for the record nasal breathing during exercise is a game-changer in every way. Brilliant Patrick!

[ussainMoammad]

After I follow nose breathing techniques, I have no asthma and wheezing anymore. Thanks a lot

[marceldore]

Thank you Patrick, I really appreciate your explanation - very elegant way to understand the importance of considering breathing as part of one's training. I always show my group fitness classes how to breathe, yet sometimes I feel like a broken record. Sometimes I teach 3 moderate intensity classes in one day and I tell them that I cannot do that without proper breathing training. I am showing your video on my Facebook Group Page. THANK YOU!

[samdixon]

This video one of the most informational and greatest tip video I’ve ever watch... keep up the good work mate... your a star

[starpowerfitness]

Patrick we need more videos like this sir

[sietskemusic]

Thank you for yet another clear and irrefutable argument in favor of nasal breathing. Everyone should hear this 🙏

[angelap.]

Hi Patrick . Can you do a video “How to breath for people with hypertension please?” Im loving your work and have your book. I’ve been running with my mouth closed for a little over a year now, thanks to your work. And the difference is amazing! Anyone trying be patient, you can do it! My blood pressure tends to be on the high side so I’m getting back to your breathing exercises but I thought a simple short breathing exercise video would be amazing. If you already have one can you please guide me to it? Thank you!