Mountain Wellness

04/14/2024

We are incredibly grateful to the Scottsdale Progress for featuring Corey Reed's inspiring journey. Corey's resilience, determination, and passion for adventure sports despite facing challenges are a true testament to the human spirit.

At Mountain Wellness, we believe in pushing boundaries and maximizing human potential, and Corey embodies these values every day. His story is a source of inspiration for us all, reminding us that with determination and a positive mindset, anything is possible.

Thank you, Scottsdale Progress, for sharing Corey's story and shining a light on the power of perseverance and personal growth. Together, we continue to strive for excellence and make a positive impact in the world of health and wellness.

Inspiring blind amputee pushes limits, makes others wonder ‘What’s your excuse?’
https://www.scottsdale.org/city_news/blind-amputee-pushes-his-limits/article_2b38f906-f859-11ee-8b4e-0796c2a381af.html

03/27/2024

🏔️ Fresh off the digital press, new blog alert! "Breathing for Altitude: Enhancing Performance and Health for Mountain Athletes" is now live! Discover the power of breathwork for mountain athletes, from nasal breathing benefits to CO2 tolerance and simulated altitude training. Dive into optimizing performance with Mountain Wellness®️.

Enhancing Performance and Health for Mountain Athletes In the realm of performance and health optimization for mountain athletes, the power of breathwork cannot be understated. Specifically, the practice of nasal breathing has garnered significant attention for its profound effects on both physiolog...

03/25/2024

🏔️ Elevate your adventure with Performance Breathwork 🏔️

Ready to conquer the peaks with precision? Our latest online course is your ticket to training your respiratory system and mastering the art of using performance breathwork for simulated altitude training. When developing the course, we took mountain athletes up Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, standing at 14,505 feet (4,421 meters), to gather comprehensive data on O2 saturation to prove the effectiveness of the closed balance system methodology and specific training protocols. It's designed for the mountain athlete in pursuit of optimal oxygen efficiency, which will improve physical performance and endurance in your mountain pursuits.

**Course Features:**

🌬️ Over 80 Lessons, including:
- Physiology of the Closed Balance System
- Nasal Nitric Oxide and Why You Need It
- Body Oxygen Level Test
- Hypoxic Breathwork and Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Breathing Mechanics
- Understanding the Nervous System
- High-Performance Force Rate
- Nutritional Considerations
- Resonant Breathing for High Blood Pressure
- Trail Running and Endurance
- And More

🚀 Insights From Breathwork Experts Worldwide
🔒 Lifetime Access to All Course Materials

Are you ready to accelerate your mountain pursuits? Join us on the journey to optimal performance. For a limited time, use code oxygen for 20% off at checkout. 👇

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03/10/2024

Learn the power of breath control and its performance-enhancing abilities in your mountain pursuits. Join us as we explore the transformative world of performance breathwork and altitude training for mountain athletes. Mountain Wellness Health and Human Performance Advisor Dr. George Dallam's research sheds light on optimizing respiratory function and adapting to high-altitude environments.

Discover functional breathing strategies to elevate your mountain pursuits and unlock peak performance. Read Corey Reed's latest blog to learn more!

https://www.mountainwellnesslife.com/blogs/news/enhancing-performance-through-performance-breathwork-simulated-altitude-training-for-mountain-athletes

03/08/2024

🏔️ Calling all mountain athletes! Exciting research update on spleen response at high altitude:

🔬 **Study Objective:** Investigating spleen volume changes during hyperoxic breathing at altitude.

🔍 **Key Findings:**
1. Sherpa have larger spleens at rest than lowlanders.
2. Lowlanders experience spleen size increase during hyperoxia, while Sherpa show no change.
3. Sherpa's steady spleen size during hyperoxic breathing suggests a unique adaptation to altitude-related hypoxia.

💡 **Implications:**
- Sherpa's distinct spleen response may enhance their ability to handle physical stress in the mountains.
- For mountain athletes, understanding these physiological nuances could revolutionize high-altitude training strategies.

Unlock the secrets of high-altitude training with the Mountain Wellness®️ Performance Breathwork online video course. Discover how intermittent hypoxic breathwork can optimize your oxygen efficiency and elevate your performance in the mountains.

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02/28/2024

Exciting findings from a recent study on altered states of consciousness (ASCs) and breathwork! Researchers explored the potential of circular breathwork as a non-pharmacological alternative for inducing ASCs, akin to those experienced with psychedelic therapy.

Key takeaway: Deliberate hyperventilation leading to a reduction in CO2 saturation plays a crucial role in catalyzing ASCs during breathwork sessions. 😤

What's fascinating? ASCs induced by breathwork showed comparable benefits to those from psychedelics, including improved well-being and reduced depressive symptoms. 💊🍄

Discover the art and science of circular breathwork in the Mountain Wellness®️ online course, 👇

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02/26/2024

Tap into your primal instincts and elevate your well-being with the Mountain Wellness Podcast. 🎙️🏔️ Tailored for enthusiasts of health, human performance, and mountain endeavors, our latest episode featuring guest John Minor delves into exhilarating adventure tales that will ignite your adventurous spirit.

Find us on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast listening platform. 🎧. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WHDGqcInX5ngJ7xLsRV5V?si=FLlBqKHfTvSsjkOHe58uPg

02/24/2024

"Did you know that improving ventilatory efficiency through nasal breathing can enhance your performance on the trails? 💨💪 By utilizing nasal breathing, you can optimize your physiological economy, allowing you to tackle those steep climbs with greater ease and efficiency. Plus, it can lead to increased work rates for the same energy output, meaning you can go further and faster while conserving valuable energy. 🚵‍♂️ Learn the science and effective training protocols of nasal breathing in the Mountain Wellness Performance Breath Work online course.

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02/22/2024

Join Corey Reed and cohost Mike Maina in an awe-inspiring episode of the Mountain Wellness Podcast, as they sit down with the remarkable John Minor, a living testament to the power of perseverance and passion for outdoor adventure.

At 70 years young, John Minor has shattered every stereotype about aging, embarking on a journey that defies limits and redefines what it means to live life to the fullest. With countless marathons under his belt and three triumphant summits of Mount Whitney alongside cohost Mike Maina, John's story is one of unwavering determination and unyielding spirit.

In this captivating episode, John shares his secrets to staying fit and motivated over the decades, offering invaluable insights into the mindset and habits that have propelled him to new heights. From his days as a Southern California native and USC alum to his current home in Florida, John's journey is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

As he prepares for his fourth consecutive climb of Mount Whitney this spring, John's story serves as a beacon of inspiration for listeners of all ages. Tune in as Corey, Mike, and John delve into the heart of adventure, proving that age is just a number and that the mountains are calling.

Find the link to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast listening platform. 🎧

02/20/2024

In high-altitude environments, mountain athletes may experience increased respiratory water loss due to the dry air and decreased humidity levels. Mouth breathing exacerbates this dehydration process, leading to further water loss and potential performance detriments in mountain pursuits. Therefore, adopting nasal breathing techniques can help mitigate dehydration and optimize performance in these challenging conditions.

A research study examining respiratory water loss during nasal and oral expiration in healthy individuals demonstrated a remarkable 42% decrease in water loss with nasal expiration. Interestingly, even though decongestion of the nasal mucosa led to an increase in nasal cross-sectional area, it did not influence water loss. These findings suggest that the heightened water and energy loss associated with oral breathing could potentially exacerbate symptoms in patients with nasal obstruction (Svensson, Olin, & Hellgren, 2006).

At Mountain Wellness, we've developed the Closed Balanced System methodology, which focuses on nasal breathing for proper breathing mechanics, along with optimizing three key biomarkers for optimal respiratory performance: force rate, CO2 tolerance, and lung capacity. Discover more in the Mountain Wellness® Performance️ Breathwork online course. 🌬️ Link in profile. 🏔️

02/12/2024

Nasal breathing during exercise, despite being perceived as odd and impractical, has been known since the late 1970s to benefit those with bronchoconstriction, yet concerns about limiting peak performance potential have led to limited exploration of its potential benefits. However, there's increasing awareness, especially through internet dissemination, of its advantages. Scientific evidence now supports the possibility of adapting to nasal breathing during exercise, potentially leading to improved physiological economy and performance. Improved ventilatory efficiency and economy can enhance performance by allowing individuals to perform tasks using less energy, thus increasing work rates for the same overall energy output. Understanding and adapting to nasal breathing may have wide-ranging benefits, including improved functional movement ability, training consistency, relaxation during exercise, oxygen carrying capacity, simulated altitude training, altitude ascension tolerance, aerobic threshold training, glycogen sparing, and exercise dehydration management. Learn how to train nasal breathing in the Mountain Wellness®️ Performance Breath Work online course - link in profile. 🏔️

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02/12/2024

02/05/2024

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