Show Notes
Why is breathing so hard in MetCons?
Breathe & Move: The Dual Role of Respiratory Musculature
What are Breath Ratios?
Breath Ratios: the number of breaths you take per rep of a movement
• 1:1 | Thruster: Inhale on Lower, Exhale on Raise
• 1:2 | Double Unders: Inhale rep 1, Exhale rep 2
• 4:1 | Running: Initiate an Exhale every 4th Breath
Biking & Running: Almost Endless Breath Ratio Options
(vs.)
Rowing & Swimming: Limited Breath Ratio Options
MetCons: When you CAN vs. CAN’T Breathe
Go Deeper | Listen Now
3 Factors that Determine Breath Ratios
(1) Cycle Speed / Time per Rep
(2) Power Output
(3) Accumulated Fatigue
Cycle Speed of CrossFit Open Movements (Pro)
Breath Ratios of Common Movements
Gymnastics Movements Breath Ratios
• CTB vs. HSPU
• RMU vs. BMU
• HSW vs. Running
• BFB vs. BBJO
Weightlifting Movements Breath Ratios
• Squat Clean vs. Power Clean
• Heavy vs. Light Power Snatch
• Thrusters vs. Wall Ball
• DB Snatch vs. Double DB Snatch