The Oxygen Advantage Method is a program developed by Patrick McKeown, based on the breathing principles established by Dr. Konstantin Buteyko, and expanded to include elements that enhance physical performance. The core idea behind this method is to optimize the body’s use of oxygen through conscious control of the breath.
This method emphasizes nasal breathing — not mouth breathing — even during physical exercise, which can be seen as a controversial yet powerful shift.
Oxygen Advantage offers a progressive, body-and-mind-aligned approach to:
– increasing VO₂ max (oxygen uptake capacity)
– improving endurance and athletic performance
– accelerating post-exercise recovery
– speeding up healing of inflammation in muscles and joints after injury
– enhancing metabolism and sleep quality, by supporting cortisol–melatonin balance
– reducing symptoms of asthma (including exercise-induced asthma) and other respiratory conditions
– decreasing stress and improving mental health by enhancing oxygenation during physical activity and utilizing the calming effect of CO₂ on the nervous system
Further reading:
Patrick McKeown — The Oxygen Advantage
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