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Fanning was first introduced to breathing techniques as a 19-year-old trying to manage the pain of scoliosis. In yoga classes he attended, he learnt to slow down his breath during deep stretches. He focused on using his breath to create space between his ribs and spine and found the pain in his back began to subside. Later he incorporated different breathing techniques into his training program, using them alongside visualisation and meditation.
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Surfer Fanning says breath work is essential to his performance. “I felt that was one of the key parts of my success,” says Fanning, who was announced as the face of F45’s new yoga-pilates-tone studio FS8, this month.
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Mick Fanningâs scoliosis led him to breath work. Now, itâs key to his success
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Itâs what some people still think of as âweird hippie stuffâ, but learning how to breathe better may just be the most underrated tool we have at our disposal, one that can reduce anxiety, pain, stress and improve our physical performance.
Mick Fanning laughs at the thought of himself starting out as a professional surfer and someone suggesting he work on his breathing. He imagines he would have asked them âwhat for?â
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