Recal Training

06/02/2025

"Respiratory Muscle May" is officially over -- and after a hard month's worth of training sessions, I thought it would be worthwhile to start June off with a few breath assessments to see where you're at with your own breathing. Then we'll do a few breathwork exercises to target CO2 tolerance, inspiratory muscle strength, and expiratory muscle training as well. We'll then end with a grounding breathing exercise that (hopefully sets you up for a nice day and week ahead.

Note: all breathwork sessions should be done by individuals in good health, do not have any serious heart conditions, are not pregnant, and do not have epilepsy.

P.S. We start at exactly the 29,031st second of the day. Guess why.....(in the comments below!)

05/29/2025

Due to the interest in our recent webinar, we are running a REPLAY for you.

Join us "live" (well, sort of) on Thursday, May 29th at 12pm ET USA / 9am PT as Lisa Thompson from Alpine Athletics and Mountain Madness brings in Anthony Lorubbio from Recal Training to discuss how breathwork training can:
- improve oxygen efficiency for increased endurance
- help keep your oxygen saturation levels high
- decrease your rate of perceived exertion
- and help you recover faster -- ESPECIALLY during acclimatization

Anthony will also lead you through a few breath assessments to see where you're at TODAY with your breathing, plus show you a few techniques you can start today from home to kick-start your breathwork training as you prepare for your next expedition.

Send us questions or comments at [email protected] or visit recaltravel.com to learn more about your training options.

See you Thursday!

05/26/2025

"Respiratory Muscle May" continues as we help you train your respiratory muscles to take on your mountain endeavors.

Attend this "challenging" (most in our free-to-the-public trainings) session with Coach Anthony for 30 minutes on Monday morning.

Equipment
1) a party balloon
2) air resistance device
3) resistance BAND
4) a chair
5) yoga mat

All are optional. Your breath, attention, and can-do attitude are not!

Be prepared to breathe strong, fire up your respiratory muscles, and finish with a grounding exercise.

Note: all sessions should be done by individuals in good health, with no heart conditions or epilepsy, and are not pregnant.

P.S. We start at exactly the 29,031st second of the day... Guess why in the comments below.

05/19/2025

"Respiratory Muscle May" continues as we help you train your respiratory muscles to take on your mountain endeavors.

Attend this "more challenging" breathwork training session with Coach Anthony for 25 minutes on Monday morning.

Equipment
1) a party balloon
2) an air resistance device (if you have one that's not just your pointer finger)
3) resistance BAND for your rib cage
4) yoga mat

All are optional.

Be prepared to breathe strong, fire up your respiratory muscles, and finish with a grounding breathwork exercise.

Note: all breathwork sessions should be done by individuals in good health, do not have any serious heart conditions, are not pregnant, and do not have epilepsy.

P.S. We start at exactly the 29,031st second of the day. Take a wile guess in the comments below of WHY that time.....?

03/19/2025

Most athletes train their bodies relentlessly—but what about their breathing? Just because it’s automatic doesn’t mean it’s optimal.

In The "Five Breathing Self-Assessments Every Athlete Should Know", Anthony Lorubbio, Founder and Head Coach of Recal, breaks down simple tests that reveal how well your respiratory system supports endurance, oxygen efficiency, and performance under stress.

No special equipment needed—just five quick self-assessments to help you breathe better, train smarter, and push your limits. Discover where you stand—read the full article here.

https://tinyurl.com/3kvktkna

03/19/2025

Are you breathing efficiently at altitude? 🏔️

Your thoracic cavity range of motion affects how much oxygen you take in with each breath. In this video, we’ll walk you through a simple Range of Motion (ROM) Assessment to measure how well your ribcage expands and contracts—key for endurance in high-altitude environments. A restricted ROM could mean constricted breathing, less oxygen intake, and reduced performance.

Watch now to test your ROM and learn how to improve it! Drop your score in the comments! ⬇️

Are you getting enough air in and out when you breathe?Your **thoracic cavity range of motion** plays a huge role in how efficiently you breathe—especially a...

02/24/2025

From 2,300m to 6,050m in 4 Days!??

“𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚.”

That’s what conventional wisdom would say about summiting a 20,000-ft peak with just four days of acclimatization.

But Umer Latif from proved otherwise. 🏔️

With only weeks to prepare for Khosar Gang, he turned to an “unexpected” (well, pretty expected if you follow us at Recal) tool: breathwork training. Instead of struggling with his altitude endurance, he thrived—tracking higher blood oxygen levels than ever before and making a lightning-fast summit push.

“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦,” Umer told at . And the real kicker? He felt so strong after summiting that he descended all the way back to Khaplu that same day.

From Sea Level to 20,000 feet and back—without the usual struggles. Proof that smart breathwork = stronger, more efficient acclimatization.

Read the full story on Advnture.com (link in bio). Thanks to for making the connection between us and Umer.

Note: I do not recommend breathwork training as a replacement to acclimatization, nor do I recommend pushing the limit for your own speed ascents. Listen to both the wisdom of local guides as well as your own body for how fast to make a summit push.

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𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.

Giving you 100 Days of Breathwork Training because…. 🫁 🏔️

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02/22/2025

Did you know your breathing can be split into Zone 1, 2, and 3?

Learn about the 3 zones of breathing…
→ then let me know which one you feel the movement when you breathe in the comments below 👇

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You have a goal on the mountain. Our goal is to get you there.

Giving you 100 Days of Breathwork Training because…. 🫁 🏔️

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02/22/2025

Are you breathing into the most optimal location with each breath?

Enter: Self-Assessment #4: Location of Movement (LOM)

If you want to maximize your oxygenation levels, this quick self-assessment will help.

We’ve moved on from the biochemical side of breath assessments and are now diving into biomechanics—how you breathe and where that breath moves in your body.

Here’s how to do the LOM Self-Assessment:

1. Sit upright and place one hand on your chest, one hand on your belly.
2. Breathe normally—don’t force or change anything.
3. Observe where the movement happens.

Your breath can fall into one of three zones:

Zone 1: Lower belly/abdomen
Zone 2: Mid-chest/rib cage
Zone 3: Upper chest/shoulders

Now, take a moment to assess. Which Zone are you breathing into? Comment below with your answer before you scroll down for the optimal breathing zone.

⬇️ Answer: Zone 1 is where you want to feel the most movement, especially at rest and when aiming to stay in the parasympathetic (relaxed) state. It’s okay to see some Zone 2 movement, but not too much. Zone 3? That’s a sign of stress-driven, shallow breathing, and we want to avoid that in most situations.

How did you do? Let me know in the comments! 👇

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You have a goal on the mountain. Our goal is to get you there.

Giving you 100 Days of Breathwork Training because…. 🫁 🏔️

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02/21/2025

Feeling Breathless During Training? Here’s Why (and How to Fix It)

It’s not lack of oxygen—it’s your body reacting to rising CO₂ levels. The better your CO₂ tolerance, the less breathless you’ll feel.

Try these 4 breathing techniques to improve endurance:
1️⃣ Breath-Hold Warm-Ups – Boost oxygen delivery & circulation
2️⃣ Nasal Breathing During Workouts – Tough at first, but worth it
3️⃣ Light Breathing Exercises – Train your body to stay calm with less air
4️⃣ Breath-Hold Walks – Strengthen CO₂ tolerance under movement

Have you tried CO₂ tolerance training? Drop your experience in the comments! 👇

You have a goal on the mountain. Our goal is to get you there.