Ep. 13 | Breath Mastery and Asymmetrical Training For A Lifetime of Fitness w/ Bill Maeda

Bill Maeda is a 53 year old personal trainer who has developed a specific training method incorporating asymmetrical loads, rotational movements, and specific breathing patterns. His methods have allowed him to achieve and maintain an absolutely incredible physique, impeccable movement quality, and a more robust and functional life all while staying injury-free well past the half-century mark. His breathing methods have also provided him greater endurance during high-intensity training, on and off the mat, and have also transformed his personality to be more relaxed and happy with less anxiety. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Why and How He Trains The Edges or “Blades” of His Body for Strength and Durability 
• How He Uses Exercises To Strengthen His Breathing and Vice Versa
• His Double Compression Breathing Method For Stronger Lifts and Fewer Injuries
• How He Gets More Endurance With Anatomical Breathing
• When To Use Double Compression Breathing vs Anatomical Breathing
• How Breath Work Has Helped His Martial Arts Training
• Training Rotation And Understanding Spirals Within The Body 
• Why He Uses Asymmetrical Loads For Functional Strength and Functional Performance
• The Supplement He Has Found Most Beneficial For His Cognitive Function

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