The Oxygen Advantage
by Patrick McKeown · Patrick McKeown
Patrick McKeown presents nasal-breathing and breath-hold techniques drawn from the Buteyko method, with self-assessment scores and exercise progressions. Readers finish able to measure their own breathing tolerance and apply protocols during rest and exercise.
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