Between Breaths

This is a special podcast that I’m very excited to share with you… I’ve never before felt so passionate about a product that I’ve invested in it - but Enduo Sports is different! It’s something I’ve been using for the last 2 years for all my training and fuelled my 8 reps at Snowdon 24 last year (nearly 8,000m elevation over 80miles in 24 hours), and the UTS 100km this year, as well as the most rec...

What really happened when trying to run 11+ MARATHONS for 6 days averaging 2 marathons a day... tackling the pain, how we fuelled for it, what went wrong, what went right and what got me through those gruelling last 20km! Ultimately it was all for those that can't in support of two brain injury charities; Headway UK and Head for Change having recovered from my own Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in 2...

Mission Wales is the Recon IN-possible, an attempt to run 2 marathons a day (on average) for 6 days, covering the entire length of the West Coast of Wales, starting at St David's Head in the south on 1st September and finishing at Caernarfon Castle on Saturday 6th September. I'll be trying to average 2 marathons a day for 6 days and in this podcast episode I explain how I've been train...

This week we talk about breathwork for burnout with Ciaran Avitabile who shares his own lived experience of overcoming burnout in the corporate world, the stroke that changed the direction of his life and his work as he now helps corporations and executives to not make the mistakes that nearly took his health and well-being away. 3 WEEK BREATH-HOLD ONLINE COURSE starts 1st July!!! Get extra 10% of...

Oli Patrick is the UK's leading physiologist when it comes to help and well-bing. The host of the Energy Equation joins me on the Between Breaths podcast to talk about two HOT TOPICS, which just so happen to be his favourite; VO2max training and Heart Rate Variability (HRV). I'm delighted to say that this was one of the most enjoyable and informative podcast interviews I think I've ever done... I'...

*Warning - she might blow your mind about the contraction of the diaphragm and how it alters during the contraction itself!!!!!The first time we had Jill Miller (author of Body by Breath) on the podcast we were blown away by the response from the podcast listeners. I wasn’t surprised as I’d read Jill’s book and interviewed her for my own book (out in 2026), so I knew how much passion, knowledge an...

Jill Miller is author of Body by Breath, an amazing 'bible' of breathing & movement and I had the pleasure of speaking with her in this episode about her work and the popular topic of how influential breathing is on our physical bodies, nervous system and emotional state. Follow Jill on instagram: @thejillmiller Get her book 'Body by Breath': click here LINKS MENTIONED: Want to become a Certif...

Last Friday saw me hand in the first draft of my book to the publishers at Bloomsbury, with a huge sigh of relief (but not a big dump of CO2) it gives me some time and space to focus on other projects like the podcast again! So the podcast is back and with probably the MOST IMPORTANT episode EVER! Please share this very important episode to any parents, teachers, friends etc that you think would b...

We just finished teaching the first ever Oxygen Advantage certification in New Zealand together and I got the chance to sit down with fellow master trainer Nigel Beach for this epic podcast. Nigel is a coach that's been using breath training with elite athletes across the world for longer than anyone else I know! He's a legend within sport in New Zealand and Australia, a physiotherapist who specia...

What's better than walking around the whole of the mainland United Kingdom...? Doing it twice for a victory lap! Yes that is exactly what Royal Marine Veteran Paul Harris aka The Warrior Walker did, becoming the first person ever to walk around the UK twice! Why...? Well that's what this episode is all about! Follow Paul on Instagram @thewarriorwalker Links mentioned: 3 week breath-holding online...

Get to know me (Jacko) on a deeper level, as James from the @theexcitablesoul Podcast interviews me, tugging on my heart strings and making me share more than I ever have before! Links mentioned: Online 3 Week Course: Starts 28th October - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/3-week-breath-holding-oct-2024 OA certification Manchester 1-3rd November - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/certificat...

In this episode of the 'Between Breaths podcast' I'm excited to introduce to Ollie Partington from Super League team Salford Red Devils, as he shares with you his experience of this season integrating 'breath training' into his professional rugby schedule, his top tips and the benefits he has experienced and encourages you to as well. Follow Ollie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olliepart...

In this episode, we sit down with Leo Daniels, founder of Innate Strength, to explore the powerful connection between breathing techniques and strength conditioning. Leo shares his expertise on how proper breathing can enhance athletic performance, improve recovery, and unlock new levels of physical and mental strength. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or fitness enthusiast, you’ll gain valuable...

Take your performance mindset to the next level, leave limiting beliefs behind you and choose to change your way of think with sports psychologist Chris Bodman from Imntary Performance. Chris started out his coaching career as a Strength and Conditioning coach before an interest in mindset and sports psychology took him down a new path. His unique experience of 20+ years in professional and elite...

Nasal breathing has grown in popularity but is it as simple as nasal (nose) breathing is better than mouth breathing, especially during exercise. In this Between Breaths Podcast episode I delve into 5 scientific studies to show what the research says, yet combine that with what the practical application of the science is with my own ultra running training as well as those professional and internat...

We had a plan, a very detailed plan, one that if I followed would mean I'd run none stop for 24hrs covering 80miles up and down 8,000m of elevation on Yr Wyddfa aka Mount Snowdonia at the 3rd Annual #Snowdon24 event. In this podcast episode, I dive into the lessons learned from these types of ultra events and how those lessons can transcend into other areas of our life. I hope the lessons that...

On July 13th I'll be taking part once again in one of the BEST Ultra events in the UK, the Snowdon24 challenge. Very simply you go as fast as you can, for as long as you can within a 24 hour period up and down the Llanberis path to the top of Yr Wyddfa (aka Snowdon) and back down. Up and down is '1 rep' and has around 1,000m of elevation and 10miles for each rep! Last year I managed 6...

Join us in this groundbreaking episode as we delve into the secrets of elite sports performance with Daniel Pållson, former professional tennis player turned master instructor in the Oxygen Advantage method. Discover how mastering your breath can be the ultimate game-changer in your athletic journey, whether you're a tennis enthusiast seeking to dominate the court or an ultra marathoner pushin...

Let me introduce you to a phenomenal coach, Shawn Sherman from SQUARE 1 System, who understands the body and the nervous system potentially more than anyone I've spoken to about movement and training in the last decade! Shawn Sherman is the innovative mind behind the SQUARE 1 System, a revolutionary approach to movement and performance. With a very practical understanding of neuroscience and h...

This week on the podcast I have the great pleasure of introducing you to a fantastic coach, who's become a great friend over the last couple of years; Eric Tesi from FlowOps. Eric is a 'wizard' when it comes to understand how we can train some of the 'unseen' parts of breathing and I was so excited to work with him last year when I visited Canada for some workshops that we reco...

I’m excited this week to introduce you to my new dentist!! What? Yes! This is totally organic meeting in that I had a first appointment with Annie after not going to a dentist through covid and I was a little scared to be honest! But the experience was so amazing, speaking first about my tongue, the airway and how my breathing was before we even got on to assessing my teeth! Not your usual dentist...

You train every other muscle in your body, why don't you train your diaphragm? It's the most under trained muscle in terms of resistance training of the entire body and there are massive GainZzzzz to be had and in this podcast I show you exactly how to progressively strength train your diaphragm and get you excited about why! Thank you to podcast sponsors H.V.M.N for giving Between Breaths...

Dive into the cutting-edge world of fitness science with our latest episode, where we unravel the fascinating synergy between hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) and resistance training. Backed by rigorous scientific research, this episode explores how this powerful combination can unlock new realms of muscle hypertrophy. Discover the physiological mechanisms at play, delve into the practical application...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of breath training with my great friend and fellow Oxygen Advantage Coach, Sarah Mohr. Discover how intentional breathwork can elevate the performance of dancers, enhancing their strength, endurance, and overall athletic prowess. From optimising oxygen utilisation to building resilience, Sarah shares invaluable insights and practical t...

In this episode we delve deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience and explores the transformative power of rewiring your brain with renowned neuroscientist and author Nicole Vignola as she takes you on a captivating journey through the intricate workings of the human brain. Nicole unravels the secrets of neuroplasticity and shares practical insights from her bestselling book, "Rewire Y...