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Olivia Ferguson, PhD candidate of the University of British Columbia

News and Research, Sport Performance

22 Feb 2025

Unmasking Air Hunger: How Olivia Ferguson’s Research is Changing the Game in Endurance Performance

When we think about the factors limiting human endurance, our minds often turn to the heart’s ability to pump oxygen-rich blood or the muscles’ capacity to utilize that oxygen. But what if the lungs played a bigger role than we previously thought? Olivia Ferguson, a researcher at the University of

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SPACS coach using the Isocapnic to execute respiratory muscle training

BWB in the Wild, News and Research, Sport Performance

17 Feb 2025

Increase Muscle O₂ with Isocapnic Respiratory Muscle Training

Increase Muscle O₂ with Isocapnic Respiratory Muscle Training : An Independent analysis by high performance coach at SPACS Sport Physiology. As a sports physiologist and competitive age-group triathlete, I’ve always been fascinated by human performance. But after recovering from COVID-19, my interest in the respiratory system and its impact on

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Cyril Ricci Study Validates the Power of Isocapnic Training

BWB in the Wild, News and Research, Sport Performance

14 Feb 2025

Breaking New Ground: Cyril Ricci’s Study Validates the Power of Isocapnic Training

Cyril Ricci’s latest research, Developments and Adaptations of the Ventilatory System after 11 Months of Specific Training, is a game-changer in the world of performance training. This study delivers compelling evidence that structured ventilatory training, centered around isocapnic methods, produces substantial improvements in both inspiratory and expiratory capacities—validating the principles

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Hypercapnic-Hypoxic Training: Research Validating The Method

Athletes and coaches are always looking for new ways to gain a competitive edge. Recent research on elite swimmers has revealed how hypercapnic-hypoxic training significantly improves lung capacity, breathing efficiency, cardiovascular fitness and increases the concentration of hemoglobin—key factors in athletic

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Health
Dr. Andrew Sellars

Respiratory Muscle Training for Patients with COPD and Asthma

By: Dr. Andrew Sellars  Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) share some similar symptoms, despite being caused by distinct underlying mechanisms. Both conditions often lead to expiratory wheezing—a raspy, whistling sound during exhalation—which is linked to an inability to fully

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Dr. Andrew Sellars

How Respiratory Muscle Training Transforms Post-Covid Care

By: Dr Andrew Sellars A recently published article in the German Journal of Sports Medicine highlights the potential benefits of breath training for patients experiencing lingering symptoms following a Covid-19 infection. This study underscores the power of focused breathing exercises and innovative tools like the Isocapnic

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Dr. Andrew Sellars

The “Upside” of Sean Seale’s Respiratory Step Test

In the realm of fitness and performance, understanding the intricacies of physiological responses to exercise is paramount. One individual pushing the boundaries of conventional assessments is Sean Seale from Upside Strength. In his recent YouTube video, Seale introduces viewers to

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Introducing the ISO-BWB-Mask

The New Mask Version of the Isocapnic BWB We’re thrilled to unveil the latest innovation in our line of breathing enhancement products: the new mask version of the Isocapnic Breathe Way Better (BWB). This new version retains all the features

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Tactical Performance and Isocapnic Respiratory Training

  By: Luke Way, ChPC In high-stress professions like military, police, and firefighting, physical and mental performance under pressure is critical. Tactical professionals often encounter situations that demand quick thinking, precise actions, and resilience. One often overlooked aspect of preparation for

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Hockey player out of breath and needs to start respiratory muscle training with the Isocapnic BWB
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Dr. Andrew Sellars

Using the Isocapnic BWB between HIIT sets improves recovery

By: Dr. Andrew Sellars In the pursuit of athletic excellence, finding better methods to enhance recovery between high-intensity efforts is incredibly important. Isocapnic training with the BWB is proving to be a game-changer for athletes seeking a fuller, faster recovery.

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