Oxygen Advantage

Oxygen Advantage Scientifically proven breathing technique to reduce breathlessness, simulate high altitude training, Find out more at www.oxygenadvantage.com

The Oxygen Advantage Breathing Technique by Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage improves sports performance:

1. By understanding how oxygen is released throughout the body, and improving everyday breathing habits so that body oxygenation becomes more efficient

2. By practicing specially designed breath hold exercises which provide the same benefits as high altitude training

Both methods work by increasing the amount of oxygen that can be delivered to your working muscles and heart during exercise, allowing you to become healthier, faster, fitter and stronger. The Oxygen Advantage technique provides step by step detail to enable you:

-Increase your natural production of EPO safely and legally
-Improve your VO2 max and sports performance
-Reduce your breathlessness during physical exercise
-Improve delivery of oxygen to organs and working muscles
-Prevent exercise induced asthma
-Reduce inflammation and the risk of injury
-Help maintain fitness during rest or injury

For the past eleven years, Patrick McKeown has trained over 5,000 people in reduced breathing exercises. From seriously ill asthmatics to couch potatoes to weekend warriors and Olympic athletes—Patrick teaches a simple, fast way to transform health, well-being, and performance. The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick's latest and most complete book, is based on research supported by over 230 medical papers and studies published in prominent scientific journals. For the first time, this information is being published outside academic journals and made accessible to the public. The Oxygen Advantage allows those who previously avoided exercise due to excessive breathlessness, asthma, or other health and respiratory issues, to become the athletes they’ve always wanted to become. Equally, for the first time, individuals who don’t regularly exercise can use reduced breathing techniques to improve their fitness level substantially before they even set foot on a track, or walk into a gym. The health benefits of reduced breathing for exercisers and for non-exercisers includes better sleep, improved cardiovascular health, increased energy and concentration, easy weight loss and weight maintenance, and the elimination of asthmatic symptoms. The Oxygen Advantage book includes both detailed and simplified descriptions of each exercise, quick reference guides and summaries, case studies, and the science behind the information to enable the reader to fully understand and apply the Oxygen Advantage program.

“At the start, Jiří’s breath-hold score was 16 seconds. Now it’s 47.”⁠When UFC Champion Jiří Procházka wanted more than ...
25/10/2025

“At the start, Jiří’s breath-hold score was 16 seconds. Now it’s 47.”

When UFC Champion Jiří Procházka wanted more than breathwork trends, he found a system — built on precision, calm, and control — with Oxygen Advantage® Master Instructor Rostislav Václavek.⁠

Together, they transformed Jiří’s sleep, recovery, and performance — turning breath training into a way of life.⁠

Now, after Jiří’s return to the Octagon, Rostislav sits down with Patrick McKeown to share the science, mindset, and methods behind the journey.⁠

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube

Let’s go for that.

Day 3 - let’s goooo 🙌 Another hugely successful Advanced Instructor Training here in Galway, Ireland. We are so lucky to...
25/10/2025

Day 3 - let’s goooo 🙌

Another hugely successful Advanced Instructor Training here in Galway, Ireland. We are so lucky to have another incredible group join us here to expand their careers and journeys.

We can’t wait to see how they put their training to work. Our ever growing community is getting bigger and brighter each year and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

23/10/2025

WHY HOLD YOUR BREATH?
Breath holding trains your body to tolerate higher CO₂ and lower O₂ levels. This is known as hypercapnia (more CO₂) and hypoxia (less O₂). Instead of being dangerous, when done correctly, this stress acts as a powerful stimulus for adaptation.

🔬 THE SCIENCE
• CO₂ drives your urge to breathe, not oxygen. By practicing breath holds, you raise your CO₂ tolerance, meaning you can train, race, or perform with less breathlessness.
• Hypoxia signals the body to improve oxygen delivery and use—leading to better endurance, faster recovery, and improved focus under pressure.

💪 BENEFITS OF BREATH HOLDING:
✅ Reduced breathlessness during exercise
✅ Increased diaphragm strength
✅ Improved focus and resilience
✅ Boosted recovery through better oxygenation
✅ Enhanced aerobic and anaerobic capacity
✅ Strengthened immune system and reduced inflammation
✅ Improved tolerance to stress and fatigue

🏃 HOW TO PRACTICE SAFELY:
Start with small breath holds:
1. Inhale and exhale through your nose.
2. Gently pinch your nose and hold your breath.
3. Start with 5 seconds, then breathe normally for 10 seconds.
4. Repeat for 2–3 minutes as a warm-up.

Build up gradually—never push into distress. Breath holding should be challenging, not stressful.

⚠️ REMEMBER:
❌ Never practice in water
❌ Don’t push breath holds if you’re pregnant or have underlying health conditions

Train smart. Breathe better. Perform stronger.
Explore more at oxygenadvantage.com or download the free OA app to get started!

When Oxygen Advantage® Master Instructor Rostislav Václavek first met UFC Champion Jiří Procházka, the Czech fighter had...
22/10/2025

When Oxygen Advantage® Master Instructor Rostislav Václavek first met UFC Champion Jiří Procházka, the Czech fighter had already explored many breathing methods but none brought real, lasting change.

When Jiří came searching for calm and control under pressure, Rostislav’s system of functional breathing, movement, and awareness became the foundation for his transformation and a key part of his preparation for UFC 320.

Now, following Jiří’s incredible victory, Patrick McKeown sits down with Rostislav to unpack the science, discipline, and mindset behind the training and what it takes to adapt body and mind for elite performance.

🎧 Link in bio or tune in on your favourite platform YouTube, Spotify, Apple
https://youtu.be/6dUBKDzeTRo

KILIMANJAROMouths taped.Nasal breathing only.One unstoppable team.Master Oxygen Advantage® Instructor Leonardo Pelagotti...
21/10/2025

KILIMANJARO
Mouths taped.
Nasal breathing only.
One unstoppable team.

Master Oxygen Advantage® Instructor Leonardo Pelagotti, leading a team of 12 explorers from INSPIRE Potential, has just completed a bold challenge:

⛰️ Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (5895 m)
⏱️ In less than 30 hours
🫁 With mouths taped and nasal breathing only

Not a record attempt.
A demonstration of what trained breathing can do.

Nasal breathing under stress.
Building CO₂ tolerance.
Climbing into altitude and cold.

The breath leads us higher.

From all of us at Oxygen Advantage — congratulations to Leonardo and the Inspire team.

🧘‍♀️ Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga Instructor TrainingNext Live Sessions: November 3 & 4Learn to bridge the gap b...
21/10/2025

🧘‍♀️ Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga Instructor Training
Next Live Sessions: November 3 & 4

Learn to bridge the gap between pranayama and modern science.
Understand the why behind every breath — and bring that knowledge into your teaching and daily life.

📚 Includes 18 self-paced modules + quarterly live refreshers with Tiger Bye.
🌍 Join a global community of instructors redefining how breath is taught both on and off the mat.

➡️ Enroll now and join the next live sessions.
https://oxygenadvantage.com/oxygen-advantage-breathing-yoga-instructor-training/

🧩 The Menopause Jigsaw: One Piece at a TimeMenopause isn’t a single change — it’s a series of shifts, big and small. Our...
18/10/2025

🧩 The Menopause Jigsaw: One Piece at a Time

Menopause isn’t a single change — it’s a series of shifts, big and small. Our World Menopause Day event + free guide brings together voices from across the Oxygen Advantage® and Buteyko Clinic communities to support women through those shifts… one piece at a time.

Each contributor shares a unique puzzle piece — a practical insight or breathing-based tool to support well-being through hormonal change exploring topics like:

✨ Airway Health & Sleep with Jennifer Blunston
🌱 Breathing & Grounding with Anna Ryczek
🛠 Movement & Posture with Daniela Rubino
💤 Recovery & Nervous System Reset with Tara Bianca
🌬 Breathing & Emotions with Maria Dobos
🧘‍♀️ Simplicity & Presence with Fleur Conway
💫 Hormones & Energy with Zora Benhamou
🤍 The Tension Piece with Gaynor Morgan
🧩 One Piece at a Time with Dr. Louise Oliver

Each piece offers a bite-sized, empowering way to feel more grounded, supported, and connected to your breath and body during this time of change.

📘 Download the free guide here:
👉 https://oxygenadvantage.com/menopause-guide/

📣 Use code JIGSAW10 for 10% off all books, courses, and products this weekend only.

🧩 Movement & Posture with Daniela Rubino  Daniela reminds us that “If breathing is dysfunctional, no movement pattern ca...
18/10/2025

🧩 Movement & Posture with Daniela Rubino

Daniela reminds us that “If breathing is dysfunctional, no movement pattern can be truly functional.”

When we shift to soft nasal breathing and good tongue posture, we support spinal alignment, core strength, and effortless movement. It’s not just about fitness — it’s about moving through life with more grace and less tension.

✨ Try this:
Breathe gently through your nose.
As you exhale, engage your core softly.
Let breath guide your posture — not with force, but with intention.

🎁 This weekend only: Get 10% off books, courses, and breathing tools like the Buteyko Belt — perfect for supporting posture and core stability through breath.
Use code JIGSAW10 at checkout.

📖 Explore Daniela’s full piece in the free Menopause Jigsaw Guide
👉 https://oxygenadvantage.com/menopause-guide/

17/10/2025

🌿 “We don’t need to do more — we need to be more.” - Fleur Conway

Menopause doesn’t need to be complicated. Simple, grounding practices like gentle nasal breathing and stepping into nature can be powerful anchors during times of change.

✨ Pause.
🌬 Breathe.
🌳 Listen to the wind. Feel the air on your skin. Return to now.

💜 Join us tomorrow for a free live event on World Menopause Day — with breath, body, and lifestyle support from women who’ve walked this path.

🗓 Saturday, Oct 18 | 🕐 1PM UK/Irish (8AM ET)
📍 Free Panel + Q&A: https://oxygenadvantage.com/world-menopause-day-2025/
🎁 Plus: Free Guide

🧩 Hormones & Energy: Biohacking the Mitochondria Midlife Dipwith Zora Benhamou  Feeling like your energy’s been hijacked...
16/10/2025

🧩 Hormones & Energy: Biohacking the Mitochondria Midlife Dip
with Zora Benhamou

Feeling like your energy’s been hijacked in midlife? You’re not imagining it.

As estrogen declines, our mitochondria—the energy generators in every cell—start losing their spark. The result? Fatigue, brain fog, slower recovery, and that stubborn “low battery” feeling.

But here’s the good news:
You can biohack this.

Mitochondria respond to the right kinds of stress — like breath, movement, and temperature changes. Zora’s take? Pair functional breathing with strength training, strategic nutrition, and recovery tools to reset your energy system from the inside out.

✅ Breathe light — slow, nasal, extended exhales boost cellular oxygen without stress
✅ Nourish wisely — think omega-3s, polyphenols, creatine, Urolithin A
✅ Train smart — lift heavy 2–3x/week to signal repair and vitality

This isn’t about chasing youth.
It’s about mastering the bioenergetics of aging — and reclaiming your power in menopause and beyond.

🌀 Energy is not gone. It’s just waiting to be reactivated.

Join us for the World Menopause Day event & download your Menopause Jigsaw Guide — featuring Zora and our global community of breathing & health instructors.

📆 October 18th | Free event + guide | Replay available
🔗 https://oxygenadvantage.com/world-menopause-day-2025/

16/10/2025

🧩 Feeling overwhelmed by menopause? Try one piece at a time.

“Our bodies change through the menopause transition—and that can feel confusing. But if you think of it like a jigsaw puzzle and explore just one piece at a time, it becomes more manageable.”
— Dr. Louise Oliver, GP & Buteyko Practitioner

Join Louise and a panel of women’s health & breath practitioners on October 18th for a special World Menopause Day live event.

Together, we’ll explore how breathing, sleep, stress, movement, and mindset fit into your personal health jigsaw.

✨ Sign up now to attend live (or catch the replay)
🎁 All attendees receive the Menopause Jigsaw Guide after the event
👉 Link in bio or visit https://oxygenadvantage.com/world-menopause-day-2025/

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