Breathwork Training for Mountain Athletes
Breathe Stronger. Climb Higher. Go Farther.
Train your breath like you train your body.
Master high-altitude breathing with Recal’s science-backed protocols: trusted on Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and Everest. Our program focuses on Respiratory Muscle Training, CO₂ tolerance exercises, and intermittent hypoxic breathing exercises to help mountaineers, ultra-runners, and endurance athletes of all kinds build stamina, accelerate recovery, and perform at peak capacity.
Whether you’re gearing up at sea level or sharpening performance above 10,000 ft, Recal’s proven high-altitude breathwork methods give you the edge you need to climb stronger and go farther on the mountain.
Pick Your Breathwork Training Plan for Altitude Performance
Online Video Course
$275
- Online High-Altitude Breathwork Training Course.
- Three 1:1 virtual coaching sessions focused on summit-ready respiratory endurance.
- Fully tailored altitude-specific breathwork protocol to fit your expedition goals.
Self Guided
$75
- Self-guided curriculum for altitude endurance training.
- Detailed written protocols and step-by-step exercise descriptions.
- Downloadable workbook & TrainingPeaks integration for tracking your progress.
Personalized Coaching
Pricing Upon Request
- Complete online High-Altitude Breathwork Training Course.
- 1:1 virtual coaching sessions focused on summit-ready respiratory endurance.
- A fully-tailored, altitude-specific training plan to fit your expedition/race goals.
What is Basecamp?
The Community Hub for Mountain Athletes
Basecamp is your digital home for training-fueled mountain performance. It’s where mountain athletes from around the world connect, train, and level up — together. Inside you’ll find:
Weekly Guided Training Sessions
Join Coach Anthony every Monday for breathwork that builds altitude fitness and nervous system resilience.
On-Demand Video Library
Tap into 100+ pre-recorded trainings anytime, on any device.
Peer Community
Connect with fellow climbers, earn badges for your training milestones, summits, and altitude wins, and join fun challenges.
Personal Progress Dashboard
Track your CO₂ tolerance, O₂ levels & workout history in one place.
Expert Q&A & AMAs
Get your toughest questions answered live by breathwork pros.
Exclusive Resources
Download deep-dive guides, worksheets & cheat-sheets you won’t find elsewhere.
How Our 3-Phase Breathwork System Prepares You for Altitude
Experience our proven, science-backed 3-phase breathwork training that takes you from baseline assessment to real-world altitude readiness. Designed for mountaineers and ultra-athletes, this targeted program deepens CO₂ tolerance, strengthens respiratory muscles, and simulates thin-air conditions—so you climb higher and perform stronger.
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION
Ready to elevate your altitude prep? Book your free 15-minute breathwork consult now
Take Your Free Breath Assessment inside Basecamp
What Happens to Your Body at High Altitude?
As you climb above sea level, the partial pressure of oxygen falls, triggering key physiological adaptations. Your breathing rate (respiratory rate) increases to draw in more air, your heart rate rises to circulate oxygen faster, and your maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ max) drops as less oxygen reaches working muscles (decrease in both SpO₂ and SmO₂ ).
Key High-Altitude Challenges
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Hypoxia: Lower blood-oxygen saturation impairs performance and endurance.
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Respiratory Muscle Fatigue: Thin air forces your diaphragm and intercostals to work harder.
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Cognitive Fog: Reduced oxygen delivery can hinder focus, memory, and mental clarity.
- Irritated Airways: Dry, cold air may irritate airways — especially if you do not use your nose to inhale.
Summit O₂ Calculator
Curious how oxygen levels change with elevation? Try the Summit Oxygen Calculator by Baillie Lab—enter your peak’s altitude to reveal barometric pressure and available O₂ at that height. (Data courtesy of Baillie Lab)
Chart and calculator via Baillie Laboratory Network
Combat altitude oxygen loss and hypoxia with targeted breathwork training
Hear from Coach Anthony as he explains the science behind your training program:
Breathwork Benefits for Mountain Athletes
Optimize breathing efficiency for higher oxygen uptake at elevation
Make targeted physiological adaptations to thrive in low-O₂ conditions
Strengthen respiratory muscles for sustained endurance on the mountain
Not Sure Which Plan Fits?
Book a free 20-min call with a breathwork coach
Meet your Breathwork Coach
Learn from Anthony Lorubbio, Recal Training’s founder and certified high-altitude breathwork expert—whose science-backed protocols have empowered climbers, ultrarunners, and peak performers to breathe stronger at elevation.
Anthony Lorubbio founded Recal Training and is a certified instructor in Oxygen Advantage, Wim Hof Method, and Peak Flow breathwork. He’s helped mountain athletes—from Kilimanjaro summiters to ultra-endurance runners—improve oxygen efficiency and build mental resilience both on and off the mountain. Anthony’s personalized coaching blends rigorous scientific research with real-world expedition experience to get you summit-ready.
Hear From Our Past Clients
As Featured in Matador: High-Altitude Breathwork Course Review
Explore Matador’s hands-on review of Recal Training’s high-altitude breathwork program—see how our science-backed exercises boost oxygen efficiency and endurance at elevation.
“You can feel the difference – I did, emphatically. The course taught me to push through what I previously believed to be my breaking point, and on my first long trek through the high alpine, I noticed a significant improvement in my performance.”
– Tim Wenger, Matador, September 2024.