How we breathe affects everything from our ribcage positioning, how our ribs articulate and what state of tension the nervous system is under – these all affect the way our bodies move. The fact that our diaphragm is central to our core stability and through fascial connected to our hip flexors makes it clear that the diaphragm itself will affect muscles around the pelvis. In the course you’ll learn all this and more to help improve the way you and your clients breathe to change everything from hip mobility, shoulder function and the strength of the core.
Suggested Pre-requisite
- CIMSPA: L2 Gym / Group Ex
Aims and objectives of course
- Understand how breathing mechanics affect shoulder, spine and hip function.
- Understand how breathing can affect flexor and extensor tone from a neurological perspective.
- Understand the relationship the diaphragm has with its surrounding structures and how improving its function will release those areas for greater range of movement.
- Be able to apply the principles to change the movement and mobility around the shoulders, spine and hips through specific breathing techniques.
Author Bio:
David Jackson aka ‘Jacko’ is a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage. A former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength & Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement & corrective exercise specialist on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives.
"In 2013 a traumatic brain injury and a seizure on the rugby pitch forced me to retire from professional rugby and also impacted my breathing patterns negatively for years. It can be simple day-to-day stress or poor habits that have built up over a long time that have changed your breathing patterns but what I know is that if I can change mine after my head injury you can improve yours too.
During my professional rugby career, I wish we knew then what we know now about how breathing can massively impact and improve our performance. Now as a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage, I work with clients ranging from fitness and sports enthusiasts looking to improve their sporting performance, to GP doctor referrals with clients needing to address stress and anxiety issues through breathing, and everything in between.
My passion for sports and sharing what I wish I knew back when I played, has led me to work with professional athletes and teams in a variety of sports like rugby union, football, triathlon, mountain biking, swimming, athletics at national and international levels."
