Breathe better.
Perform more.
Over two intensive days, learn to adapt your breathing to physical load, build breathing exercises into your training, and apply practical tools for performance, focus and recovery.
Programme
The complete original programme by Maciej Szyszka: theory, hands-on work and tools you can apply on your own straight after the workshop.
Theory Session
- Getting to know the breathing method
- Hypoxia and hypercapnia as fundamental training methods
- Correct breathing patterns
- Diaphragm work and strengthening the respiratory muscles
- How to apply breathing exercises to your own sport
- The health aspect of correct breathing
- Test methods and progress tracking in breathing training
Practical Session
- Exercises to improve thoracic spine mobility
- Improving the diaphragm's zone of apposition
- Strengthening the respiratory muscles
- Simulated altitude training
- Load-adaptation training for selected muscle groups
- Reducing sensitivity to rising CO₂ levels during physical exertion
- Competition preparation – working on focus
- Accelerating nervous-system recovery
Continuing on your own after the workshop
The workshop is designed so you can keep working independently as soon as the learning is complete. Improvements in performance parameters are noticeable very quickly, especially if you haven't dedicated time to breathing training before. Keep in mind: breathing is an inseparable part of our lives, and even more so of physical exertion – it defines your limits!
Breathing is the next frontier of athletic performance.
Modern sport optimises GPS load, nutrition, strength, recovery and tactics. Yet the system involved in every sprint, every decision and every recovery phase is still rarely assessed on purpose: breathing.
of the competitive athletes examined showed biomechanical signs of a dysfunctional breathing pattern.
The cross-sectional study examined 1,933 competitive athletes using the standing Hi-Lo test. The finding refers specifically to the biomechanical dimension of the breathing pattern – not to a respiratory disease.
Maximise your athletic parameters and adapt your breathing to physical load.
The goal of the workshop is to maximise your athletic performance parameters, optimise your breathing and adapt it to physical load.
The workshop is aimed at both amateurs and professionals. You'll learn, in a simple and accessible way, how to perform breathing exercises and build them into your training.
You'll get to know practical tools that can improve your breathing patterns to enhance the body's oxygen delivery and utilisation – because this is exactly the most common reason your progress stalls!
Benefits of applying breathing training
Better oxygen transport
Improved delivery of oxygen to the organs and to working muscles.
Aerobic and anaerobic capacity
Improvement of aerobic and anaerobic performance capacity.
VO₂max
Improvement of maximal oxygen uptake, VO₂max.
Respiratory muscles
Strengthening of the respiratory muscles.
Focus and fatigue
Improved focus, and reduced and delayed onset of fatigue.
Higher lactate threshold
Raising of the lactate threshold.
Maintaining form despite injury
The ability for injured athletes to maintain their form.
Better breath control
Better control of breathing during physical exertion as well as in everyday life.
7-week pilot project in professional football
Short daily breathing sessions were built into existing warm-ups and cool-downs without increasing training volume. The official Air Flow Performance results page documents changes in wearable, GPS and physiological data.
Time in the highest heart-rate zone
Documented reduction in time spent in the highest heart-rate zone under comparable training loads.
Recovery after sprint efforts
Documented improvement in the time to renewed readiness for exertion after high-speed runs.
Resting breathing rate
Documented reduction in resting breathing rate by the end of the seven-week protocol.
Seven weeks of measurable change
These figures describe an internal case study with a small pilot group and no control group. They are not guaranteed results for every participant.
Experiences from professional sport
Feedback published by Air Flow Performance from the work with players of Lech Poznań.
“Now I can hold my breath longer, control breathlessness more easily — especially during interval training — and calm my breathing again much faster.”Daniel H.Lech Poznań
“When I'm exhausted, I no longer brace myself with my hands on my knees. I calm my breathing by breathing through my nose for as long as possible.”Antoni K.Lech Poznań
“The sessions have noticeably improved my sleep quality. When I use the techniques before going to bed, my sleep is far more restorative.”Kornel L.Lech Poznań
Published participant testimonials; individual experiences are not guaranteed results.
Three systems. One performance.
Three interconnected systems determine how efficiently an athlete breathes under load, controls performance and then recovers. Air Flow Performance ties these areas together into a clear, practically trainable performance model.
Biochemistry, biomechanics and the nervous system are not viewed in isolation. In the workshop you'll learn to recognise how they interact and translate that into sport-specific demands.
The complete Air Flow Performance method: The workshop shows you the practical application. You'll find the complete method, expert articles and the full Air Flow Performance project on the original project site.
View the full Air Flow Performance project →
Oxygen delivery isn't simply about breathing more.
Under load, CO₂ production, pH shifts, blood flow and haemoglobin's oxygen release all interact. The workshop explains these mechanisms clearly and connects them to breathing behaviour under load.
Recognise unnecessary overbreathing
Recognise how ventilation can rise faster than the actual demands of the load.
Understand the Bohr effect
Understand why CO₂ is one of the physiological conditions that supports oxygen release to working tissue.
Train control – not panic
Train progressive strategies to respond more calmly to air hunger and rising intensity.
Isolation
Build the fundamentals of breathing in a controlled environment, before speed, load or competitive pressure are added.
- Assess your current breathing pattern
- Develop diaphragm and 360° rib-cage mechanics
- Train calm nasal breathing and ventilation control
- Introduce CO₂ awareness and calm recovery breathing
Integration
Connect breathing with mobility, strength, posture and movement so the new pattern stays available under physical load too.
- Synchronise breathing with dynamic movement
- Apply pressure and core control during exercises
- Apply nasal breathing at suitable intensities
- Understand progressive breath-resistance training
Improvisation
Apply breathing strategies exactly when fatigue, intensity, emotional pressure and the demand for fast recovery are at their highest.
- Control breathing during fatigue and air hunger
- Regulate focus and activation level before competition
- Recover more purposefully between intense efforts
- Adapt the tools to real sporting situations
Discover the science behind the method
Detailed German-language expert pages explain the mechanisms that are put into practice during the training.
Built for the moment when the pressure rises.
Air Flow Performance goes beyond isolated breathing exercises. The method is applied exactly where movement, fatigue, decisions and recovery actually count.
Identify the breathing strategy currently used at rest and under load.
Progressively build mechanics, breath control and recovery tools.
Transfer the tools to movement, fatigue and sport-specific demands.
Not just a lecture.
Participants test, practise and experience the exercises through individual work, partner feedback, movement integration and hands-on coaching.
What you take away from the workshop
A clear system and practical tools you can keep working with after the two-day event.
A clearer assessment
Understand the key features of your current breathing pattern and identify where to start.
Better mechanics
Use practical tools for the diaphragm, lower ribs, rib-cage mobility and 360° pressure.
Control under load
Apply breathing strategies during movement, fatigue, intervals and deliberate return to rest.
A personalised follow-up plan
Build a personalised exercise structure for training, competition, sleep and recovery.
AirFlow Classic and AirFlow Med
The devices may be demonstrated or used for selected exercises to make resistance, airflow and breath control tangible.
AirFlow Classic
A mouth-based breathing-resistance device with independently adjustable inhale and exhale resistance.
In the workshop, participants learn how the principles of breath-resistance training can be integrated into selected breathing and movement exercises.
View AirFlow Classic →
AirFlow Classic in competition prep: Marcin Tybura (UFC) using adjustable breath resistance.
AirFlow Med
A compact nasal-breathing device for exercises focused on breath awareness, controlled airflow and recovery-oriented practice.
It shows how nasal resistance can be introduced progressively and adapted to the goal of each exercise.
View AirFlow Med →
A Lech Poznań player using the AirFlow Med nasal trainer during a recovery session.
Every athlete breathes. Every sport places different demands.
Ambitious amateur and professional athletes from endurance, team, combat and strength sports.
Strength & conditioning coaches, personal trainers and specialist coaches who want to apply practical breathing tools.
Professionals in movement, recovery and sport who are looking for a structured system.
People who want to understand their breathing and integrate it more purposefully into their training.
Your Coaches in Vienna
Maciej Szyszka
Respiratory Performance Specialist and creator of Air Flow Performance.
Maciej translates breathing physiology into practical protocols for movement, fatigue, recovery and competitive pressure. His background spans a physiotherapy degree, breathing and mental-performance coaching, personal training, combat sports, strength training and movement education.
After ten years of intensive Wing Tsun Kung Fu training, he was accepted as a private student of Sifu Kong Chi Keung and continued his development in Hong Kong.
Krystian Chmielewski
Air Flow Ambassador Austria, breathing coach and certified sports massage therapist.
Krystian organises the event in Vienna, supports the practical training, and is available on both days for German-speaking support.
One ticket. Two full workshop days.
The ticket price rises in three stages ahead of the workshop on 9–10 October 2026.
- Friday, 9 October 2026 · 10:00–17:00
- Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 10:00–17:00
- Theory and practical session
- Water, coffee and snacks
- German-speaking organisational support
Secure Your Spot in Vienna
One ticket covers both hands-on training days. Booking and payment are handled securely through the German-language WooCommerce checkout.
Two-Day Air Flow Performance Training
- Friday, 9 October 2026
- Saturday, 10 October 2026
- 10:00–17:00 on both days
- Practical training materials
- Water, coffee and snacks
- German-speaking organisational support
Traum 14
Hauptstraße 29
1140 Vienna, Austria
Friday, 9 October: 10:00–17:00
Saturday, 10 October: 10:00–17:00
The bright, spacious room offers plenty of room for theory, partner work and practical exercises. In suitable weather, the quiet garden can also be used for breaks and selected exercise sequences.
Travel information and all final organisational details will be sent to registered participants ahead of the event.
Reserve your spot
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is the training conducted in?
The main language of the training is English. German-speaking organisational support is available on site on both days.
Is the booking process also in English?
This landing page is in English. The secure WooCommerce booking, the payment process and the automatic order confirmation are displayed in German. The training itself is conducted mainly in English.
Do I need prior experience with breathing training?
No. The training starts with the fundamentals and progressively builds up to movement, physical load and sport-specific application.
Is the event only suitable for professional athletes?
No. It is suitable for ambitious amateurs, professional athletes, coaches and performance professionals.
Is an AirFlow breathing trainer included in the price?
No. The devices may be demonstrated or used for selected exercises, but they are not included in the ticket price.
Are food and drinks included?
Water, coffee and snacks are included. Lunch is available for an additional charge.
Can I receive an invoice?
Yes. Invoice details can be entered during the German-language checkout.
How physically demanding is the training?
The event includes practical movement and breathing exercises, but it is not a fitness competition. The exercises can be adapted to each participant's current level.
What should I bring?
Please bring comfortable sportswear and a water bottle. Registered participants will receive further notes on equipment or preparation ahead of the event.
Your breathing is always part of your performance.
Learn to assess it, train it, and then apply it when intensity, fatigue and pressure rise.