Tim and Ben love breathing.  Not just for the fact that it keeps them alive (although that is undoubtedly a strong benefit…) but also for the opportunity it gives to tap into the body’s autonomic nervous system and impact its emotional state.  In this episode, they speak with Martin McPhilimey – someone who was researching the impacts of breath long before it was cool - and find out how the differences between some popular breathing techniques and when these are best applied.

07:30        Breath as the ‘core of the dynamic interplay’ between mind and body

08:30        Martin’s background – how he got interested in stress, breathing and sleep

10:30        The link between breathing and sleep

15:00        The importance of being a scientist and a practitioner

16:00        How Martin starts with a new client

21:00        The impacts and requirements for oxygen and carbon dioxide within the body

22:00        What is air hunger, why is it so powerful and what triggers it?

28:50        The benefits of increasing our air hunger tolerance

33:20        Using wearables to monitor and improve your breathing

36:15        Martin’s take on the utility and applicability of some of the more popular breathing techniques, including:

37:00        Box (or combat!) breathing…

38:30        …4-7-8 breathing…

40:25        ..and could 4-7-20 be better than 4-7-8?!...

41:00        …the physiological sigh, and…

43:45        Wim Hof or tummo style hyperventilation techniques

47:30        What Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can teach you about breath

51:00        Tips and trick for increasing our tolerance to air hunger?

54:30        Martin’s business – Performance Through Health

59:15        The Performance Through Health breath science certification

1:01:30     How to incorporate breathing techniques for children

1:04:00     What does Martin do for Martin?  (Including his jiu-jitsu practice with Ground Control Jiu-Jitsu)

External Links

Performance Through Health

Martin’s Insta – some great stuff on here, give him a follow

Martin’s LinkedIn

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Music …. With thanks to:

The Externals – available on Spotify