Hi, I'm Marianne from Breathe 4 Sport and I'm a functional breathing coach and a swim coach. After discovering the Oxygen Advantage breathing re-training techniques during Covid, I improved my own daily breathing patterns and have seen the positive impact on both my mental and physical health, as well as on my swimming. I sleep much better, have more energy, better posture, can focus better, recover quicker after sport and am definitely calmer and more resilient to stress. In terms of my swimming, my breathing mechanics and gas exchange have improved, I don't get tired as quickly as I used to and recover much faster between swim sets/lengths. Therefore, my mission is to educate swimmers and triathletes on the importance of good daily breathing habits and incorporating breathing re-training into their daily routine.

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How we breathe on a daily basis directly affects how well we breathe during physical exercise. It is estimated that 90% of us develop poor breathing habits as we get older. Everyone's lung capacity starts to decline from 30 years of age. It is not just the average person who develops poor breathing habits. A recent study of nearly 2000 athletes of varying ages and across varying sports found that 90% has dysfunctional breathing patterns. This impacts your sports performance and your health and wellbeing. 

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So if you really want to improve your swimming or triathlon performance at any level, it is not just about focusing on technique training in the pool/on the bike or running, you have incorporate functional breathing training to optimise your mental and physical performance. This starts with becoming aware of how you are currently breathing on land (at rest) and during your sport(s), identifying areas for improvement and implementing a simple breathing re-training program. This is where I come in!

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In addition to my swim and breathing coaching, I am a Thermalist® Method Instructor, trained by Dr Susannah Soëberg, who is a world leading researcher in contrast therapy and metabolism, to learn about the science behind and benefits of heat and cold therapy. I will be running Thermalist® Method Workshops in 2026 and this will be a perfect tool to reduce chronic stress, boost general health and speed up recovery for anyone who does physical exercise. 

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