#8 Patrick McKeown - Improve body oxygenation

Renowned author and breathing practitioner Patrick McKeown who was educated at Trinity College in Dublin, before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia. This training was accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko.

From a young age, Patrick suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers until he discovered the Buteyko Method at the age of 26, experiencing immediate relief from his symptoms. By applying the principals of the Buteyko Method, Patrick remains asthma-free since then, a feat that over 20 years of medication had failed to accomplish.

In a career spanning 15 years, Patrick has since also become a bestselling author and expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health, well-being and fitness.

"My mission is to empower people to take control of their own health, well-being and fitness using simple breathing exercises proven to improve body oxygenation".

Since 2015, Patrick has been training Notre Dame elite track athletes Patrick Feeney, Chris Geisting and Jade Barber. Each athlete has credited the Oxygen Advantage^® Program as playing a significant part in achieving their athletic goals. Patrick also trains NFL, Soccer and GAA players in The Oxygen Advantage^® Program.

Patrick's message is simple: "How you breathe at rest and during exercise will affect your overall performance. Learn to breathe correctly and see immediate results in your training."

Patrick's passion for his subject enables him to continue developing and refining his techniques to improve the fitness, performance and focus of professional and non-professional athletes alike worldwide.

You can also watch this episode on Youtube and watch some of the techniques Patrick talks about.

For more information about Patrick visit oxygenadvantage.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter.

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