Breath training is not a new concept for cyclists. The professional team cyclists of Trek-Segafredo has been utilising specialised breathing techniques and practices since 2016 to aid performance, improve breathing and reduce recovery times.
And you too can become master of your breath.
In this half-day workshop you will learn, practice and apply specific breathing techniques that:
Led by Marlon Quinn, certified Oxygen Advantage instructor, PADI Freediving Instructor Trainer, cycling guide and coach and former Directeur Sportif for the Prime Estate Elite Women’s Cycling Team and competitive cyclist.
Portsea VIC
9am – 1pm, Sunday 8th October 2023
The workshop is designed to optimise your training and adaptation in four parts. It will include indoor breathwork training, an indoor cycling spin room session, an outdoor bike ride (on your own bike), and a cold water immersion exercise.
Cycling is so much more than merely turning the pedals to take you places on two wheels. There’s a deep soulful joy that comes from the clean spirit of human power.
Your coach, Marlon Quinn, a former IT-executive turned seachanger, found new beauty and an expanded life through breathwork.
He trained with World Champion freedivers to learn the art of breathhold, to immerse deep under the surface on one inhale and explore the ocean, as well as his own mind and capabilities.
He has taught judges, emergency personnel, underwater creators, elite sports men and women, and big wave surfers the benefits that breathwork brings.
Through Oxygen Advantage breath training methods, he shares with you the tools and methods that will not only enhance your sports performance, but also your everyday life.
The session begins with an indoor breathing session to set intentions for the workshop and practice aware breathing, mindfulness and exercises for nasal clearing, relaxation and better breathing activation.
Building upon the breathing session, we’ll then ride as a group to the indoor cycling spin room session. Using stationary spin bikes you’ll then apply a series of breathing exercises to begin developing your adaptation to different exercise intensities and simulate training at high altitude.
Following the indoor session, we’ll take a group ride to integrate the breathing techniques in the outdoors. The ride will take a circuit that includes several intervals to test, monitor and evaluate your own performance as you implement the techniques and retrain your breath.
The final step in consolidating your new breathwork methods takes us to the cold water. Using your new breathwork skills and techniques, the cold water immersion exercise provides the opportunity to observe your self in a different environment, to understand the application of breathwork to reduce stressors and build resilience, and to use the breath to achieve better health and quality of life.
Breathwork Session and Indoor Spin Cycling
Outdoor Cycling Activities
Cold Water Immersion
This workshop is suitable for most recreational and trained cyclists.
You do not have to be a serious bike racer or athlete, but it does require an average level of bicycle fitness.
Out of precaution, it is advised against participation during pregnancy, or if you are epileptic. People with cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions should always consult a medical professional before starting breath training techniques or cold water immersion activities.
Do you have more questions or would like further information? Or would you like to organise a private workshop or session for your club, event or corporate group?
Please make contact and your enquiry will be attended to as swiftly as possible.
All fees are non-refundable. Refunds are only available if a cancellation is actioned by us due to unplanned or unforeseen circumstances. These programs are highly time intensive to create and provide for very limited places to ensure the highest quality experience. Once you have made a payment and it has been received you cannot ask for your money back under any circumstances. It is for this reason you are highly recommended to purchase travel insurance to cover you in case of an unforeseen need to cancel.
· If you would like to request a change of date or suspend your booking, you may request to do so within 1 month but no less than 7 days before the scheduled starting date of the booking. You may suspend your booking for up to 12 months, after which it is forfeited. A $100 re-booking fee will apply.
· If you would like to request a change of date within 7 days before the scheduled starting date of the booking, a 100% cancellation fee will apply to any company or individual. A cancellation fee will be based on the full cost of the booking at time of purchase
The Breathwork Training for Cyclists Workshop is held in Portsea, on the Mornington Peninsula in southern Australia.
Portsea is steeped in history as a place for high performance training. It was here that Australia’s world famous track and field coach, the late Mr Percy Cerutty MBE based his training camp, ‘Ceres’, for running and athletics, training 1500m and 4-minute mile record breakers including Herb Elliott AC MBE, Betty Cuthbert and John Landy, as well as cyclist Russell Mockridge.
WHERE TO PARK
There is ample parking in Portsea Village, both on and off street. It is recommended to park in the vicinity of the village and Portsea Pier.
HOW LONG BEFORE?
It is recommended to arrive in the town of Portsea as much as one hour before the meeting time, to ensure you don’t get caught in traffic, can find parking, relax, and find where you need to be and make your way to the session with plenty of time to spare. Workshops start on time, so please arrive early to ensure you do not miss out.
TOILETS & CHANGING
There are public toilet and changing facilities at Portsea pier if needed.
Additional information will be provided in your booking email.
The best part about the training is that you may continue to benefit.
Immediately following the cold water immersion exercise and after warming up and changing into regular clothes, we will share coffee and the chance to chat and relax about the workshop and the learnings.
Then, after it’s all finished, you’ll receive a follow-up email with links to special promo codes for discounts and benefits across a range of products and services, a client feedback survey, review link, additional links to useful information, and importantly, the opportunity to consolidate your training further with Oxygen Advantage Online Course options.
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