A 3-Stage System
for Elite Breathing
Six months. Three progressive stages. A permanent physiological upgrade — without adding a single minute to your training week.
Isolation
≈ 2 Months · FoundationEverything starts here. Before we can train breathing under pressure, we must establish correct mechanics in a controlled environment. Stage 1 breaks long-standing dysfunctional patterns and rebuilds the respiratory system from scratch.
Athletes learn to breathe exclusively through the nose at rest and low intensity — activating the diaphragm for full 360° expansion, reducing tidal volume, and beginning CO₂ tolerance work.
Measurable reduction in resting breathing rate. BOLT score baseline established. Nasal breathing at recovery pace confirmed.
Integration
≈ 2 Months · Motion SyncStage 2 introduces the AirFlow Classic resistance trainer and begins synchronising breathing with dynamic movement. Athletes maintain nasal-dominant breathing through technical drills, jogs, and progressively demanding sessions.
CO₂ tolerance work escalates. The respiratory muscles are stressed under real training load. This is where physiological adaptation accelerates — and where WHOOP and GPS data begin to show measurable change.
Nasal breathing maintained during sub-threshold training. BOLT score improvement of 5–12 seconds typical. HRV trends upward.
Improvisation
≈ 2 Months · Match ReadyThe final stage is where it all comes together. Athletes apply everything learned in Stages 1 and 2 under competitive pressure. Breathing strategies are embedded into warm-ups, high-intensity blocks, and post-sprint recovery protocols.
They learn to manage respiratory panic, regulate arousal states, and recover autonomously — not just in training, but in the 90th minute of a crucial match.
Autonomous breathing regulation under match pressure. Sustained sprint capacity improvement. Coaching staff reports reduced red-zone time.
The Tools We Use
Purpose-built breathing trainers designed for elite sport environments.
AirFlow Classic
A high-load mouthpiece breathing trainer that strengthens the diaphragm and builds respiratory endurance. Features two independent resistance dials — IN for inhalation and EX for exhalation — allowing precise intensity control from gentle activation to full-power conditioning.
AirFlow Med
A compact nasal breathing trainer that refines breathing mechanics, improves CO₂ tolerance and regulates the nervous system. Using controlled airflow and gentle air hunger exposure, it teaches players to breathe quietly and efficiently — even under pressure. Ideal for recovery sessions, focus work and building a stable diaphragmatic pattern.
Built for the
Decision-Makers
AirFlow Performance is designed to integrate with your existing S&C and medical framework — not replace it. We work directly with:
- Head of Performance / S&C Directors
- First Team & Academy Medical Staff
- Coaching staff seeking measurable physical gains
- Sporting Directors evaluating performance innovations
