For the big wave surfer, the ability to hold one’s breath for long periods could mean the difference between a narrow escape and two lungs full of saltwater — although practising underwater breath-holding is inherently dangerous, and should only be …

When most of us exercise, we tend to focus solely on the body. But a new generation of trainers is championing the benefits of exercising both the body and mind at the same time. The perceived wisdom says that by doing both …

Inside The Mind Of Mick Fanning’s Breath Trainer, Nam Baldwin Video: Breath Enhancement Training / bettraining.com Mick Fanning was one of the main pushers for change in surfing. He was one of the first men on the World Tour to …

B.E.T. – Breath Enhancement Training Nam Baldwin is a smart guy, and has so much professional experience it’s astounding. If the worlds’best surfers are learning from the guy, then I’m without a doubt going to jump on an opportunity to learn …

WHEN you have a wave the size of a three-storey building about to come down on your head it’s pretty hard to remain calm. But that is exactly what Worongary-based trainer Nam Baldwin coaches when he works with elite high-risk …

Nam Baldwin with Mick Fanning training in a deep pool, Advanced Breath Enhancement Training, all with an ’empty lung’. Courtesy: Nam Baldwin | Equalize Training Company