Breathing
3 articles
RecoveryOctober 7, 2026 · 11 MIN
Parasympathetic Reactivation: Building Vagal Tone for Faster Recovery
Vagal tone — a measure of parasympathetic nervous system dominance — predicts recovery speed more accurately than most physical metrics. Here is how to measure it and how to deliberately build it.
TrainingSeptember 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
Cold Weather Breathing Techniques for Runners: Protecting Your Airways Below 0°C
Cold air below 0°C triggers exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in 40–50% of endurance athletes. Learn evidence-based breathing techniques, airway warming strategies, and when to move your run indoors.
TrainingJune 25, 2026 · 6 MIN
Breathing Techniques for Endurance Athletes: Optimising Respiratory Efficiency at Every Intensity
How you breathe during endurance exercise significantly affects respiratory efficiency, carbon dioxide tolerance, and perceived effort. Evidence-based breathing techniques can reduce the oxygen cost of breathing and improve performance — particularly during hard racing efforts.