David 'Jacko' Jackson
Former professional rugby player turned breathing coach, strength and conditioning specialist, and author of Breathe Smarter, Run Stronger; works with elite athletes to optimize breathing for performance, recovery, and resilience.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 13min
PB Your 5K By Fixing Your Breathing
David 'Jacko' Jackson, former pro rugby player turned breathing coach and author, explains why most people breathe too fast and how simple tweaks change running, recovery and stress. Short takes cover nasal versus mouth breathing, tongue posture, diaphragm-driven breathing, using breathwork between efforts, and bedtime hacks for better sleep.
Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 6min
#102 David 'Jacko' Jackson - Boost Performance & Recovery by Mastering Exhales!
Ex-professional Rugby player turned breath coach, David 'Jacko' Jackson, shares insights on integrating breathwork into athletic training, optimizing recovery breathing, mental resilience through breath holding, and screening athletes for CO2 tolerance. The podcast also explores the psychology of breath training, optimizing breathing mechanics for running, and a coherence breathing exercise for listeners to try.
