Episode 147 - Breathwork Training For Men Over 40 – Mental Recovery Techniques

Episode 147 - Breathwork Training For Men Over 40 – Mental Recovery Techniques

Author: Funk Roberts July 20, 2024 Duration: 1:01:07
Studies have shown that controlled breathing strengthens the respiratory muscles and increases lung capacity. Deep breathing improves cognitive functions and testosterone levels, which decline as men age. Breathwork has additional physiological and mental benefits that we will discuss in this episode.


I’ll share my experience with breathwork, including how power breathing techniques helped me recover from cryptogenic organizing pneumonia that had me on a deathbed. I’ll explain the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how breathwork can help activate the body's natural parasympathetic response. 


We’ll focus on diaphragmatic and deep breathing techniques and their benefits. I will also provide practical tips on incorporating these breathing techniques into your daily routine. However, the best way to learn and implement breathwork properly is through guided breathing sessions.


My 21-day breathwork program will help you implement breathing techniques consistently for optimal health and recovery. Tune in to learn the full benefits of breathwork and for further details on the breathwork program.


Timestamps:

02:46 Funk’s experience with breathwork
15:19 The science behind breathwork 
20:06 Practical applications of breathwork 
25:33 Benefits of diaphragmatic and deep breathing
29:29 The impact of breathwork on mental health
33:20 How breathwork affects hormonal, cardiac, and cognitive functions
36:57 Implementing diaphragmatic and deep breathing
42:06 Daily breathwork practices
50:13 Power breathing techniques
54:24 Overcoming self-sabotage on the journey to wellness


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Hosted by fitness coach Funk Roberts, The Over 40 Alpha Podcast is a direct conversation about reclaiming and maintaining vitality in middle age and the decades that follow. This isn't about fleeting trends or unrealistic body standards; it's a grounded, practical resource built on the understanding that a man's physical needs evolve. The dialogue here focuses on sustainable health-how training, nutrition, and recovery must intelligently adapt to support a demanding life. You'll hear detailed discussions on structuring workouts that protect joints while building strength, navigating the complexities of hormones like testosterone, and applying nutritional strategies for sustained energy rather than quick fixes. Beyond the gym, the podcast delves into the crucial mental frameworks required for long-term discipline, weaving in life lessons that connect physical resilience to overall personal fortitude. It’s a comprehensive guide for any man in his forties, fifties, or sixties who believes his best physical shape is still ahead of him, offering actionable advice to make that belief a reality. Tune in for a no-nonsense approach to building a resilient, healthier life on your own terms.
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