Elite Breathing
Elite Breathing
ROOTED IN SCIENCE
You've trained everything—except the one thing that fuels it all.
You've trained your body. You've trained your mind.
But the breath—the system that deeply fuels both—has been left behind. Most athletes don't know they have amateur breathing: mouth breathing, high breath rates, shallow, chaotic rhythms. It shows up as anxiety, burnout, poor recovery, foggy focus, mental instability, and inconsistent performance.
Under pressure, breathing is often the first thing to go—and the last thing athletes think to train. And if you're not training it, you're at the mercy of it.
Elite Breathing is the first app built to change that. Rooted in science, built for athletes, and designed to make breath health a competitive edge.
Reduces Anxiety
Prevents Burnout
Improves Recovery
Enhances Performance
But the breath—the system that deeply fuels both—has been left behind. Most athletes don't know they have amateur breathing: mouth breathing, high breath rates, shallow, chaotic rhythms. It shows up as anxiety, burnout, poor recovery, foggy focus, mental instability, and inconsistent performance.
Under pressure, breathing is often the first thing to go—and the last thing athletes think to train. And if you're not training it, you're at the mercy of it.
Elite Breathing is the first app built to change that. Rooted in science, built for athletes, and designed to make breath health a competitive edge.
Your breath reveals the truth about your mind and body
And no one's talking about it. Athletes are told to grind harder, push through, and bounce back fast. But few are checking the system that powers it all: the breath.
These aren't quirks. They're red flags.
And they cost you more than you realize.
Movement breaks down
Recovery lags
Energy crashes
Focus scatters
Stress spirals
Breathing too quickly and shallowly creates a state of chronic stress, increasing anxiety and reducing oxygen efficiency. Elite athletes maintain controlled breathing even under pressure.
Breathing through your mouth bypasses the natural filtering and humidifying functions of the nose, leading to reduced oxygen uptake, poorer sleep quality, and increased susceptibility to respiratory issues—all factors that compromise athletic performance.
Relying on chest muscles instead of your diaphragm limits lung capacity, increases tension in the neck and shoulders, and creates inefficient oxygen exchange—a major hindrance for athletes requiring optimal energy and recovery.
A weak or improperly functioning diaphragm—your primary breathing muscle—compromises core stability, power generation, and endurance. Elite athletes train this muscle as intentionally as any other in their performance arsenal.
Getting winded when it matters most isn't just about fitness—it's often about breathing inefficiency. Athletes with trained breathing patterns maintain composure and performance quality even in high-pressure, high-exertion situations.
Inside the Elite Breathing App
This isn't meditation. This is breath performance training.
Personalized Training Plans
Built around your baseline to ensure proper progression and results
CO₂ Tolerance Workouts
Advanced breath training that adapts as your physiological capacity improves
Repeatable Assessments
Scientifically-based measurements to track your true breathing progress
Progress Dashboards
Visual tracking of your improvement that keeps you motivated and accountable
Bite-sized Education
Learn the science behind breathing techniques to make you smarter, not just calmer
Nervous System Resilience
Tools to build mental and physical resilience for peak performance under pressure
Personalized Training Plans
Built around your baseline to ensure proper progression and results
CO₂ Tolerance Workouts
Advanced breath training that adapts as your physiological capacity improves
Repeatable Assessments
Scientifically-based measurements to track your true breathing progress
Progress Dashboards
Visual tracking of your improvement that keeps you motivated and accountable
Bite-sized Education
Learn the science behind breathing techniques to make you smarter, not just calmer
Nervous System Resilience
Tools to build mental and physical resilience for peak performance under pressure
Is Breath Training For You?
Take this quick self-check.
I'm aware of my breath throughout the day.
Meet Coach Joe Somodi
Elite Breathing Coach | Mental Performance Specialist | Oxygen Advantage Instructor
Joe has spent 20+ years transforming breath health across sports, wellness, and leadership. From Special Olympics athletes to Division I hopefuls, his coaching bridges the gap between mental toughness and physiological control.
Certifications:
Advanced Oxygen Advantage
Buteyko
Mental Health First Aid
Life Coaching + Yoga/Meditation
Safe Sports Certified
20+ Years
Experience
1000+
Athletes Coached
You've trained everything else. Now train the one thing that fuels it all.
Don't wait for burnout, panic, or injury to start training.
Train it. Measure it. Master it.
Elite Breathing isn't a trend. It's your edge.
Testimonials
Lindsey Hamilton
Head of Mental Conditioning, IMG Academy
Joe's breath training workshop at IMG Academy was an eye-opening experience. Joe highlighted the impact that breath training has on cognition in a way that was informative and interactive, and we are now equipped with more refined techniques to help maximize our students' potential both on and off the field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Download the app, run the Assessment Test, and get your personalized plan. Follow 10–15 minutes of daily sessions, track your progress, and tune your breathing like a performance muscle.
If you breathe fast, mouth‑breath, feel anxious, or struggle to recover, your breathing may be holding you back. The app's Readiness Test identifies those inefficiencies and guides you through targeted fixes. It turns guesswork into measurable progress.
No—while built for peak performance, breathing fundamentals benefit anyone. Weekend warriors, college athletes, coaches, and parents all see better recovery and stress resilience. The app meets you where you're at.
Absolutely. The training adapts to your personal baseline, increasing difficulty gradually. If you have medical concerns, consult your provider first. But for healthy athletes, it's safe, science‑driven, and measurable.
That's fine. The app offers free assessment testing and education so you can see your baseline before committing. It's all about measurable change—no hype, just results.