Performance Breathing
Breathe Better. Perform Better.
Breathing is often overlooked in sport, yet it plays an important role in performance, recovery, focus, and resilience under pressure.
Whether you're an elite athlete, recreational runner, coach, or sporting team, improving the way you breathe can support more efficient movement, better recovery, and greater control during training and competition.
Performance Breathing combines evidence-informed Functional Breathing techniques with sport-specific breathing strategies to help athletes make the most of every breath.
Who It's For
Performance Breathing is suitable for:
Endurance athletes
Runners
Cyclists
Football players
Team sport athletes
Strength athletes
Coaches
Sporting clubs
Active individuals wanting to improve performance and recovery
Performance Benefits
Breathing training may help support:
Improved breathing efficiency
Better recovery between efforts
Greater tolerance to carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Improved breathing control under pressure
Reduced unnecessary breathing during exercise
Improved focus before competition
Better recovery after training
More efficient nasal breathing where appropriate
Training is always tailored to the individual athlete and their goals.
What We Work On
Sessions may include:
Functional Breathing Assessment
Understanding your current breathing habits and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Nasal Breathing
Learning when and how nasal breathing may support training and recovery.
CO₂ Tolerance
Developing comfort with rising carbon dioxide levels to support breathing efficiency and exercise tolerance.
Recovery Breathing
Simple breathing strategies to assist recovery between training sessions and after competition.
Breath Holds
Appropriately prescribed breath-hold exercises to support breathing awareness, diaphragm function, and CO₂ tolerance.
Focus Under Pressure
Breathing techniques that help athletes remain calm, composed, and mentally focused during training and competition.
Working With Coaches & Clubs
Breathing education can also be delivered to sporting clubs and coaching groups.
Sessions can include:
Team workshops
Coach education
Pre-season programs
Athlete education
Recovery workshops
Competition preparation
Programs are customised to suit the sport, age group, and level of competition.
Why Work with Nikki?
Nikki McGann has completed advanced training in Oxygen Advantage® and Functional Breathing alongside more than 650 hours of professional education in breathing sciences and breathwork.
Her approach combines current breathing research with practical coaching to help athletes improve breathing habits that support both health and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an elite athlete?
No. Breathing training benefits athletes of all levels.
Will breathing training improve my fitness?
Breathing training complements your existing training program. While it isn't a substitute for physical conditioning, it may support breathing efficiency, recovery, and performance.
Is this suitable for team sports?
Yes. Breathing strategies can be adapted for both individual and team sports.
Can coaches book workshops?
Absolutely. Education sessions can be delivered for coaches, clubs, and sporting organisations.
Are sessions available online?
Yes. Performance Breathing sessions are available both online and in person.
Ready to Train Your Breath?
Whether you're preparing for your next event, supporting your athletes, or looking to improve recovery and performance, breathing training can become another valuable tool in your training toolkit.
