Breath and The Oxygen Advantage 2 Books Collection Set

This two-book set brings together Breath and The Oxygen Advantage, offering two perspectives on breathing and its relationship with health and wellbeing. One title takes a journalistic, research-led approach, while the other presents a structured programme of exercises and techniques.

In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels worldwide to investigate the science behind ancient breathing practices. The book suggests that, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, considers what may have contributed to this change, and explores how it might be addressed.

Included titles

• Breath
• The Oxygen Advantage

Key details

• Two-book collection set
• Includes Breath and The Oxygen Advantage
• Breath is written by journalist James Nestor
• The Oxygen Advantage is written by Patrick McKeown

Synopses

Breath

Breathing is described as central to health and wellbeing, repeated thousands of times each day. James Nestor argues that humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with serious consequences, and travels around the world to examine the science behind ancient breathing practices. The book asks what went wrong and how it can be fixed.

The Oxygen Advantage

Patrick McKeown outlines a programme combining breathing exercises with techniques intended to simulate high-altitude training. The book describes these methods as scientifically validated and presents them as a way to improve health and overall fitness. It also states that the approach can help athletes enhance sports performance.