Oxygen Advantage

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

29/08/2026

"A ten, to be honest."

Dr Rebekah Jade .rebekahjade — NHS doctor, yoga trainer and Oxygen Advantage® Instructor — travelled to Vélez-Málaga for three days of Advanced Instructor Training with Patrick McKeown, looking to go deeper into the physiology behind the breathwork she already teaches.

Here's how she rated it.

Read her full story on the OA Community Hub (link in bio) — and catch our next Advanced Instructor Training in Spain, 12–14 November 2026.

27/08/2026

Meet Angie.
In 2021, she laced up for a run and could barely make it past 6K without gasping for air.
She didn't know it yet, but the wall she kept hitting wasn't a fitness problem — it was a breathing problem.

Fast forward to July 2026: Angie crossed the finish line of the Bogotá Half Marathon after running 21.1KM entirely through her nose. No cramps. No gasping. Fatigue didn't even show up until km 19 — and even then, she held steady all the way home.

The next day? She woke up feeling strong, not wrecked.
This is what 8 months of nasal breathing training looks like.

Want to know more about Angie and others like her?
Find their stories from all around the world on the Community Hub.

Performance in cycling isn't just about legs and lungs—it's about how you breathe, how you recover, and how you sleep.Na...
26/08/2026

Performance in cycling isn't just about legs and lungs—it's about how you breathe, how you recover, and how you sleep.

Nasal breathing cuts your breathing rate by 22%
39.2 breaths/min (nose) vs 49.4 breaths/min (mouth)—while maintaining VO₂max (Dallam et al., 2018). Six months of nasal training improves CO₂ tolerance and reduces breathlessness under effort.

Mouth breathing = 42% more water loss
Faster dehydration on every ride. Nasal breathing preserves hydration and thermal regulation (Svensson et al., 2006).

Breath holds build altitude adaptation
Breath holds after exhale during hard efforts drop blood O₂ to 88–91%—mimicking training at 3000m altitude (Woorons et al., 2020).

Sleep is a performance lever
30% less sleep = 3% performance drop. Add 90 minutes = 3% gain. Up to 41% of elite cyclists have poor sleep quality (Billyard, 2023). Sleep improvements can add 5–15% to performance—more than most equipment upgrades.

Your edge:
🔹 Train nasal breathing—better efficiency, hydration, focus
🔹 Use strategic breath holds to build CO₂ tolerance
🔹 Prioritize sleep quality and nasal breathing at night

Your breath is your foundation. Use it wisely.

24/08/2026

Addressing mouth breathing in kids..
Why do we act like it's "not our place" to say something?

This isn't just about snoring or a noisy sleep. Chronic mouth breathing can affect how a child's face grows, their oral health, and even respiratory health.

A simple, honest heads-up and a quick resource can save someone a lot of damage later.

What do you think — is it everyone's job to speak up when something could hurt a kid?

Full conversation with James Nestor and Patrick McKeown on what we're missing now on the Oxygen Advantage® and Buteyko Clinic International Podcasts

One of our Master Instructors is running 100 ultramarathons for charityFor the last three months, David "Jacko" Jackson ...
24/08/2026

One of our Master Instructors is running 100 ultramarathons for charity

For the last three months, David "Jacko" Jackson has run an ultramarathon every single day — 50km, at 25 locations across the UK — to raise £1 million for two brain injury charities. He's now in his final two weeks, finishing at Caernarfon Castle on September 5th. We've been following along since May, and we'll be watching right to the finish line.

Full story on the Oxygen Advantage® Community Hub →
https://oxygenadvantage.com/pages/community-hub

Donate to Mission IN-possible and follow Jacko´s last stretch

22/08/2026

Having a deviated septum (the line that divides the left side of the nose from the right) is likely to affect airflow. Alternatively, airflow can also be affected if you have a small nose or a compromised airway. If you do physical exercise with your mouth closed while having these issues, you will quickly notice that air hunger is too severe.

This is where a nasal dilator comes in and it can alleviate air hunger. If you are unsure of whether you need a nasal dilator, try the Cottle Maneuver. Place one finger on either side of your nose and gently prise your nostrils. When doing this, you will likely notice it's easier to breathe. The nasal dilator will open up your nose and help you maintain easier nasal breathing so you can reap the benefits.

What's more, you won't feel so restricted and the air hunger won't be so severe. There are two sizes available - medium and large and it is inserted in the nose and designed to stay in during physical exercise.

Check Oxygen Advantage® at: https://oxygenadvantage.com/

New research just published in the Slovak Journal of Sport Science shows something we've always believed: functional bre...
21/08/2026

New research just published in the Slovak Journal of Sport Science shows something we've always believed: functional breathing training works, especially for kids.

Here's what happened:
A primary school in Slovakia integrated breathing exercises into their regular PE lessons for 10 months. They tracked 7 fourth-graders (9-10 years old) using two measurements:

1️⃣ BOLT Score (breathing efficiency + CO2 tolerance)
Started at: 10.57 seconds
Ended at: 14.16 seconds
Improvement: +33.9%

2️⃣ Maximum Breath Hold (respiratory control)
Started at: 35.57 steps
Ended at: 48.29 steps
Improvement: +35.8%

Both improvements were statistically significant. Meaning? Not luck. Real, measurable change.

✅ The kids learned:
• Nasal breathing
• Diaphragmatic breathing
• Breath control
• CO2 tolerance

✅ No special equipment. No major disruptions. Just breathing training as part of normal PE.

✅ After 10 months, their bodies had adapted. Their breathing was more efficient. Their respiratory control was stronger.

This matters because childhood is when breathing habits form. The habits kids develop now often stick around into adulthood. This research shows that schools can teach functional breathing—and kids will measurably improve.

We're glad that Oxygen Advantage principles formed the foundation of this research.

📖 Read the full study
"Effects of breathing exercises on functional breathing in primary school children: a pilot study"
Slowak Journal of Sport Science, Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24040/sjss.2026.11.1.23-35

20/08/2026

Sleep apnea isn't just about oxygen. It's about airway mechanics.

When you breathe through your nose — slowly, deeply — you change the aerodynamics of your throat. Less turbulent airflow. Better tongue position. Fewer conditions that trigger collapse.

Does this fix severe sleep apnea? No. But does it address one of the root mechanisms? Yes.

Some people see their AHI cut in half. Some see it come down by three quarters. Some resolve it entirely. Others see modest improvement.

It depends on severity. It depends on application. It depends on you.

and on what sleep apnea actually is — and what you can do about it.

Full conversation on the Oxygen Advantage® and Buteyko Clinic International Podcasts.

Meet Pavol Grman, one of our Master Instructors.Pavol is a PhD-certified Oxygen Advantage® instructor and co-founder of ...
19/08/2026

Meet Pavol Grman, one of our Master Instructors.

Pavol is a PhD-certified Oxygen Advantage® instructor and co-founder of DEVA PhysioCoaches. His work centers on breathing biomechanics — helping coaches, therapists, healthcare professionals, and athletes understand how breathing shapes posture, movement, core stability, recovery, and performance.

A former professional footballer in Slovakia and Greece, a career-ending injury redirected him toward deep study of movement, breathing, and rehabilitation. Rather than chase a quick return to sport, he invested years understanding how the body actually works — integrating Oxygen Advantage principles with functional biomechanics and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) from the Prague School of Rehabilitation.

Today, he partners with elite teams, national sports associations, and coaches and athletes across Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Greece. He's UEFA B licensed and teaching at every level.

On September 8 he is leading our Advanced Instructor Refresher Sessions on ´The Biomechanics of Breathing in Action´. Every month we have our ongoing refresher series for our Advanced instructor community. One month with Patrick. The next with a Master Instructor. Every month. Different voices. All things breathing. This is how we continue to grow together.

Train with Pavol
He's running Advanced Instructor trainings throughout 2026:
🇸🇰 September 19–20 — In Slovak, Slovakia
🇸🇰 October 29–31 — In Slovak, Online
🇬🇷 November 21–22 — In English, Greece

Read Pavol's full story, credentials, and philosophy in our community hub. Link in bio.

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Your kid can't focus. Won't sit still. Gets anxious before tests. Sleeps poorly.You've tried everything. But you might b...
18/08/2026

Your kid can't focus. Won't sit still. Gets anxious before tests. Sleeps poorly.
You've tried everything. But you might be missing the simplest thing: their breathing.
80% of kids mouth breathe. And it's costing them.

But here's the good news: teaching them to breathe through their nose changes everything. Here's what works at different ages..

AGES 5-8: Learn Through Stories
They learn through animal stories. Imagine being a tortoise that breathes slowly and wins the race. Kids love this. They practice ABC and 123 breathing, magic nose unblocking, tunnel steps. Result: calmer, more focused, naturally want to do it.

As one of our instructors said: "Children are more likely to participate willingly because they can imagine themselves as their animal heroes and naturally want to breathe in the same way."

AGES 8-12: Performance Breathing
They want to be faster and stronger. We teach breathing for performance. They learn how to breathe properly, breathing exercises for sports, and the breathing games. They see improvements in sports and school.

AGES 13-17: Advanced Techniques for Real-World Stress
They face real stress. We teach Breathe Light (calms anxiety), Nose Unblocking, and The Steps (builds resilience). They manage exams. They sleep better. They stay calm under pressure.

We have OA-certified instructors all over the world teaching this in schools, sports teams, and private practices. And the results speak for themselves. Kids are breathing better, focusing better, sleeping better, and performing better.

"I left my job to pursue spreading the word of breath—this course gave me the knowledge I needed." — OA Instructor

"It was brilliant—lots of tools and information I could use immediately. Now I'm running breathing lessons in my kids' classes." — Movement & Fitness Professional

📌 Atomic Focus for Kids is exclusively for OA Level 1+ instructors. Why? Because teaching breathing to kids requires foundational knowledge—understanding physiology, safety protocols, and how to adapt techniques to developing bodies.

If you work with kids and you're OA certified, this is your toolkit.

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