Positive Breath Hold Protocol

By Greg Finch

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Positive Breath Hold Protocol

I have found this Positive Breath Hold Protocol to be one of the best ways to move the needle forward in your surfing. Regardless of what level you are at currently the confidence and endurance this provides is powerful.

2-3 times per week is a solid start.

Directions

  • 60" diaphragmatic breathing prep on back with knees bent and arms 90 degree (Field goal posts)
  • 3 full diaphragmatic inhales / exhales hold 3rd breath & lay back with knees bent and arms 90/90
  • Go until you have to breath
  • Sit up and take 2 full diaphragmatic exhales / inhales hold 2nd breath & lay back with knees bent and arms 90/90
  • Go until you have to breath
  • Sit up and take 1 full diaphragmatic exhale / inhale hold & lay back with knees bent and arms 90/90
  • Go until you have to breath

My stamina and paddling are really improved and that allows me to surf longer and stronger

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I've noticed a big difference in really two main things. One is my pre-surf warm up gets my body loose and ready to surf. I feel like I'm not step-tripping over to myself as much. Doing those dumb falls that just waste a bunch of waves.

Second my stamina and paddling are really improved and that allows me to surf longer and stronger.

Josh Beckett - Winemaker

My Surfing Has Improved On So Many Levels

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My surfing has improved on so many different levels working with Greg. I have developed much more confidence in the water. I feel more comfortable & strong out there. I can paddle longer, pop-up faster, and turn with more power.

Heather Miller - Acupuncturist for WSL

Those aches & pains after a sesh aren't there anymore

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It really gave me direction of what to do to get my body feeling better. Some of those aches and pains I would get after a sesh aren't there anymore. I could see my body becoming much more reliable for me because of the exercises and techniques that were taught.

The personal service was awesome! Greg was very knowledgeable and easy to reach whenever. If I ever had a question he was there to help quickly.

Scott Williams

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