Brian MacKenzie has trained some of the world’s top athletes, but today his focus is on something far more universal: how we breathe and regulate stress. In this episode of The AGEIST Podcast, he breaks down why breath control is the most underutilized tool for improving health, sleep, and performance at any age. He explains how the nervous system can be trained just like a muscle, offering practical tools to build resilience and adaptability in daily life. Tune in to walk away with new strategies for reducing stress, sleeping better, and aging stronger through intentional breathing and recovery practices.

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3 Key Quotes

“The nervous system is trainable, and most people don’t even realize they can influence it.”

“If you can’t breathe well, you can’t move well, and you certainly can’t recover well.”

“Stress isn’t the problem—our inability to regulate it is.”

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Books: Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance & Consciousness and Power Speed Endurance

Tune in to hear more from Brian MacKenzie on this episode of The AGEIST Podcast or check out the full interview transcript.

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