What Breathwork Really Is and Where Respiratory Training Is Headed

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In recent years the word breathwork has become ubiquitous. It appears in wellness programs, recovery routines and even in high-performance training environments. But what does it actually mean? Is it just a trend, or are we looking at a tool with solid physiological foundations? The answer lies in how we understand breathing itself. Breathing is much more …

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Your Breathing, Your Identity: The Science of Respiratory Fingerprints

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A new study published in Current Biology reveals that each of us has a unique nasal respiratory fingerprint, an individually specific and stable pattern of breathing. This groundbreaking research shows that these “fingerprints” can be used to identify individuals with near-biometric accuracy and provide significant insights into a person’s physiology, emotional state, and even cognitive traits. For coaches and …

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Introducción a la Respiración para Atletas de Resistencia

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La investigación sugiere que los patrones de respiración controlados e intencionados pueden influir de manera significativa en los resultados deportivos. Por ejemplo, se ha demostrado que ciertas técnicas de respiración mejoran el rendimiento de resistencia al optimizar la utilización de oxígeno y retrasar la aparición de la fatiga [1]. Otros estudios documentan cómo diferentes técnicas …

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