New to structured training (just over one month now) and quite new to intensive cycling, both road and mtb (almost 2 years). I haven’t practiced sports before. I love it and it changed my life. The biggest limit I find in comparison with my faster counterparts (people which practice sports since chi…

There is a sh!t ton of info to unpack here. Not being an expert or PhD and reading between the lines and what I could infer… The total volume of air we breath in does not all go towards oxygenation (gas exchange/O2 and CO2). There is some part of our airways not used. So, the part that matters i…

hey! yes, I do use a breathing tool that I won’t mention in this comment as it comes across as shilling as I do promote it. It has been a true game changer for me in this exact instances, VO2 work and long FTP work. If someone is interested, you can find the blog on EVOQ site. @UgliestWeenie what …

[image] brendanhousler: I do use a breathing tool that I won’t mention in this comment as it comes across as shilling as I do promote it. It has been a true game changer for me in this exact instances, VO2 work and long FTP work. If someone is interesting, you can find the blog on EVOQ site. K…

Until this thread I made the mistake thinking that the spirometers I’ve brought home from the hospital after a collapsed lung did the same thing as devices used specifically for respiratory strength training. I think I’m going to try one. IIRC @brendanhousler uses the Aerofit Pro which is top notc…

[image] KorbenDallas: 00+ and another app I’m going for a cheaper version at about $30 with no app Which model? I’m extremely skeptical of such devices, but as I am doing SBT GRVL this year, I’d be willing to gamble $30 to help mitigate the effects of altitude.

I’m resisting the urge to let the emotional reaction of “OMG, this is a long ass ride at elevation and I live in Chicago” not overcome the rational “this stuff is junk” response. Logically, I don’t see how restricting airflow during exercise does anything except decrease performance (speaking of th…

[image] Power13: there may be some advantage to strengthening your respiratory muscles, but even that seems dubious. That is sort of what McKeown is about (selling?) as well as many of these respiratory tools IMO and what I’m after. I hadn’t ever considered as much as 15% of O2 gets consumed…

You got me interested and after looking at Aerofit site I’m going to start for free Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises & Benefits no app, no device.

We’ve all probably done “Belly breathing” especially while TTing in position for a long time. I find it hard to consciously do. Probably a great exercise off the bike for sure.

The Oxygen advantage by McKeown, any thoughts?

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After a little reviewing I think this one…I’m skeptical as well.

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The Oxygen advantage by McKeown, any thoughts?

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