Why Your Breathing Technique is Limiting Your Performance

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Ever felt "gassed" and blamed your fitness? Think again.

In this episode, Kylie chats with Liz Ho – Performance Breathwork Expert – about why breathing is a trainable skill that transforms how you recover, perform under pressure, and stay calm on game day.

Whether you play AFL, netball, soccer, or run for fitness, this episode breaks down the breathing myths holding you back and gives you real techniques you can use in 5-10 minutes before you play.

In this episode we cover:
Why "getting gassed" isn't always a fitness problem
Hands on knees vs standing tall – what actually helps recovery?
Nasal vs mouth breathing at max intensity
Diaphragm breathing & the "3D" rib expansion cue
Pre-game breathing for anxiety (extended exhale + physiological sigh)
Endurance breathing rhythms and CO2 tolerance basics

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why breathing is a performance skill (not just fitness)
03:54 – Myth busting: gassed, hands on knees, nasal vs mouth breathing
07:46 – Liz's story & performance benefits (recovery, speed, sleep, regulation)
21:21 – Foundations: posture, nose breathing, diaphragm "3D" breath + drills
36:51 – Sport-specific breathing: endurance, high intensity resets, pre-game rituals

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