Maximum Breathlessness Test (MBT) – Oxygen Advantage®

In this episode, I introduce you to the Maximum Breathlessness Test, or MBT, from the Oxygen Advantage® method developed by Patrick McKeown.

The MBT is a simple walking breath-hold test designed to measure your maximum tolerance to breathlessness. The MBT involves continuing the breath hold and counting how many paces you can comfortably manage before you need to breathe again.

How the MBT is performed

Take a normal breath in through your nose, followed by a normal breath out through your nose. After your normal exhalation:

1. Pinch your nose and hold your breath.
2. Begin walking at a normal pace.
3. Count each pace as you walk.
4. Distract yourself (what you see, hear, feel etc.).
5. Continue until you can no longer comfortably maintain the breath hold.
6. Release your nose and resume breathing.

The number of paces you complete becomes your MBT score.

According to Oxygen Advantage®, the MBT provides feedback about your upper tolerance to breathlessness and is influenced by factors including your sensitivity to rising carbon dioxide, your everyday breathing patterns, your age, fitness level, general health and your ability to tolerate the sensations created by a stronger breath hold.

Important Safety Information:

Breathing exercises should always feel comfortable and should never be forced.

Because MBT includes a relatively long breath hold, please stop the exercise and return to your normal breathing if you experience dizziness, light-headedness, breathlessness, discomfort or distress.

Do not attempt the MBT if you are pregnant, have a heart, respiratory or other serious medical condition, please seek advice from your healthcare professional or an appropriately qualified breathwork practitioner before practising any breathing exercises involving breath holds.

Practise only in a safe, comfortable environment. Do not practise breath-holding exercises while driving, in or near water, in the bath or shower, or during any activity where becoming light-headed could place you at risk.

This podcast is provided for general wellbeing and educational purposes and is not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Love & Light

Lisa

Lisa Pryce-Jones

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