The Oxygen Advantage

The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown explores the role of breathing in health, fitness and overall wellbeing. It presents a programme of breathing exercises and techniques designed to simulate high-altitude training.

Synopsis

The book argues that how you breathe is a fundamental, often overlooked part of training, and suggests that building physical strength while neglecting breathing strength can be counterproductive. Patrick McKeown combines his breathing exercises with methods intended to replicate aspects of high-altitude training, setting out a structured approach aimed at improving health and fitness.

The techniques are described as easy to use and are presented as a way to help reduce breathlessness, improve sleep, and lessen anxiety and stress. Drawing on his own experience as an ex-asthmatic, as well as his work supporting both athletes and asthma sufferers, McKeown outlines his approach to achieving greater fitness.