Breathe Better. Climb Higher. Go Farther.

Invest in the training that has helped hundreds of athletes climb the world's highest mountains (Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, and many Himalayan peaks) and run the most grueling ultra-marathons (Hardrock 100, Leadville 100, Bear 100, and more).

Breathwork Training for Mountain Athletes was created by Anthony Lorubbio, a multi-certified breathwork training coach and founder of Recal (recaltravel.com). This 5-week breathwork training program is designed to improve your oxygen efficiency, endurance, and performance at altitude. It pulls from science-backed breathwork protocols in the areas of Oxygen Advantage, respiratory muscle training, and other highly-researched corners of the world of respiratory/breathwork training.

Who is this plan for?
This plan is created specifically for mountain athletes—ultra-runners, climbers, mountaineers, skiers, mountain bikers, high-altitude trekkers, and trail runners—of all levels looking to enhance their respiratory capacity for mountain sports. Whether you're training for a summit bid, a multi-day trek, or a high-altitude endurance race, this plan will help you optimize your breathing for better performance, recovery, and enjoyment...!

What to expect:
Over five weeks, you’ll be guided through structured breathwork sessions targeting:
1. Breathing Mechanics: develop the most efficient breathing mechanics to maximize your oxygen intake.
2. CO₂ Tolerance & Altitude Simulation: Adapt your respiratory system to feel less out-of-breath during training (on and off the mountain) and handle lower oxygen environments.
3. Respiratory Muscle Training: Build strength and endurance in your diaphragm and intercostals (your inspiratory muscles) and abdomen (your expiratory muscles) to handle the extra load they will face in the thinner air at altitude.

Each week of the plan includes a progressive approach with easy-to-follow breathwork exercises, educational insights, and practical applications for your training.

You also will receive the Recal Training Workbook, which includes not just exercises for training, but a comprehensive guide on how to more efficiently breathe, perform, and recover ON THE MOUNTAIN ITSELF.

Equipment Needed:
No specialized equipment is "required," however, this is a list of equipment recommend for those looking to make the extra investment in your training:
1. SportsMask (bit.ly/4iFmDGl) or other air resistance device to build your diaphragm strength and give yourself a mental edge in facing the low air pressure at altitude.
2. Resistance belt like the Buteyko Belt (bit.ly/4iKfyDT)
3. Pulse oximeter (bit.ly/4in1h0c) is recommended to track your oxygen saturation during training and on the mountain.
4. Party balloons (you'll see....)

Testimonials:

"This breathwork training is indispensable for endurance events at altitude. Well worth the money and time."
- Gordon Harvey, 100+ Ultramarathon runner, Alabama, USA.

"As a coach and mountaineer, I’ve seen firsthand how this program helps my athletes acclimatize more effectively, recover faster, and perform their best. Recal is a game-changer for anyone looking to optimize their experience in the mountains.”
— Lisa Thompson, High-Altitude Mountaineer, Founder of Alpine Athletics, 2nd-ever USA Woman to Summit K2

Don’t make the mountain harder than it needs to be; train your breathing so that you can climb higher and go farther than ever before.