Elite athlete breathing training on stadium pitch

Elite breathing performance

Breathe
Better
Win More

The missing link in elite football preparation. AirFlow Performance delivers measurable physiological gains — without adding training volume.

— About Us

We believe breathing
is the final
performance frontier

Modern football optimises everything — GPS loads, nutrition, tactics. Yet the most fundamental system driving endurance, recovery, and decision-making remains untouched: the breath.

Over 90% of athletes breathe dysfunctionally. We fix that. AirFlow Performance is a structured, evidence-based program designed for elite clubs and high-performance academies.

Coach and athlete breathing training session
90%
of elite athletes breathe
dysfunctionally
−90%
Time in red zone
after 7-week pilot
64%
More sprints before
exhaustion threshold
3
Progressive stages
over 6 months
6wk
To first measurable
physiological change
— The Problem

Running with the
handbrake on

Dysfunctional breathing — primarily through the mouth and upper chest — creates a physiological "handbrake" that limits every athlete. It's invisible, measurable, and fixable.

  • Faster muscle acidification — sprint capacity drops faster than it needs to
  • Premature respiratory fatigue — breathing muscles steal blood from the legs
  • Cognitive decline under pressure — tactical errors spike in the final 15 minutes
  • Slower recovery — heart rate stays elevated longer between high-intensity efforts
Exhausted athlete after intense sprint
— The Program

A 6-Month
Performance Protocol

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Stage 1 - calm breathing drills
Stage 01
Isolation
≈ 2 months · Foundation

Build correct nasal breathing in a calm environment. Activate the diaphragm for 360° expansion and start CO₂ tolerance training from scratch.

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Stage 2 - movement drills with breathing
Stage 02
Integration
≈ 2 months · Motion Sync

Synchronise breathing with dynamic movement. Introduce the AirFlow Classic trainer and progressive CO₂ adaptation under real training load.

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Stage 3 - match pressure training
Stage 03
Improvisation
≈ 2 months · Match Ready

Apply breathing strategies in competitive pressure. Manage arousal, respiratory panic, and recovery autonomously — in training and on matchday.

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— What You Gain

Four Competitive
Advantages

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Sprint endurance
Endurance
More Sprints, Less Fatigue
Core stability and injury prevention
Protection
Spine & Injury Prevention
Focus and decision making under pressure
Cognition
Sharper Decisions Under Pressure
Athlete recovery after training
Recovery
Faster In-Game Recovery
— Meet the Expert

Designed & Delivered
by Specialists

— Players' Opinions

Trusted by Performance Professionals

★★★★★

"Now I can hold my breath longer, control my breathlessness easier, especially during interval training, and recover to calm breathing much faster."

Daniel H.
Lech Poznań
★★★★★

"I stopped resting my hands on my knees when exhausted. I calmed my breathing by breathing through my nose as long as possible."

Antoni K.
Lech Poznań
★★★★★

"The sessions significantly improved my sleep quality. When I apply techniques before bed, I experience much more restful sleep."

Kornel L.
Lech Poznań

Ready to give your squad the breathing edge?