Athletic Performance & Apnea
Art of Breath (Nasal Gear System)
- Structure
- Breathing is broken into "gears" based on intensity (Gear 1: In/Out nose, Gear 2: In nose/Out mouth, etc.) depending on physical output.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Prevents over-breathing during exercise, builds CO2 tolerance; Adaptive.
- Duration & Rationale
- Duration of the workout.
- Best For
- CrossFit, running, elite athletics.
- Good If Combined With
- Heart rate monitoring, endurance training.
- Source / Origin
- Brian Mackenzie / Shift Adapt (2010s)
- Intensity & Safety
- Medium to High (Scales with workout intensity).
Related techniques
Segmented Breathing (Stepped Inhale)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Increases intercostal flexibility and total lung capacity (TLC); Upregulating.
Recovery Breathing (Hook Breaths)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Rapidly clears CO2 and prevents hypoxia after a breath-hold; Stabilizing.
Chasqui Runner's Breath
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Maximizes oxygen utilization, prevents altitude sickness and fatigue; Adaptive.