By James Fletcher
THE FEED
Bringing science to the breath
Welcome to the home of ‘Bringing science to the breath’. My name is James Fletcher and I am a Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist from Australia. I have spent the last 10 years travelling around the world training athletes respiratory function. I have worked with the Australian Institute...
7 years ago
THE FEED
By James Fletcher
Why do we go to the gym?
There are many reasons we see patients, athletes and everyday people going to the gym. The health benefits have been well documented but here are a few reasons we might not think of straight away. Strong Bones – going to the gym maintains the stren...
6 years ago
Apnoea, Breath Hold, Breathing Fatigue, Breathing Science, Fletcher Techniques, High Performance, Performance Breathing, Swimming
Some FAQs about the breath, whats yours?
I have compiled a list of the 5 most common questions I get about the breath from my friends, colleagues, patients and athletes. If you have one, please send it through. 1. Do we take breathing for granted? Is it something we should be devoting more ...
6 years ago
Why the breath improves performance
There are a few key drivers for improved performance using Fletcher techniques, here we look at the how breath training increases the blood flow delivery to the exercising muscles during training and competition. The breathing muscles demand a high p...
7 years ago
Podcast – Swimming performance
Not long ago I had a very interesting discussion with Brenton Ford from Effortless swimming. An ex-swimmer and coach, we discuss what it takes to improve your swimming with a focus on the breath. Uncovering The Breath Training Secrets Used By ...
7 years ago