About Me
Hi, my name is Russ and I live on the island of Jersey. I have been a life-long martial artist, former competitive powerlifter, and a Pro wrestler for a short time. I have over 30 years of experience in training methods and teaching S&C and have been an Advanced Kettlebell coach for over 10 years. I discovered the power of our own breath when I discovered the Wim Hof Method, and it got me interested in breathwork in 2016. I took a deep dive into breathwork and was so amazed by the exercises to improve CO2 tolerance and O2 utilisation, and how breathing can combat stress and anxiety, after becoming a Wim Hof Method Instructor, I became a certified coach in both the Buteyko Method and The Oxygen Advantage. I wish I had discovered this many many years before. I have been teaching BJJ and MMA players on the island strength and conditioning, and have my own company called Evolved Human.
I practiced the techniques of OA and added them to my own training, I found I was less gassed, and recovery improved right off the bat. My priority in coaching now is teaching breathing, strength through movement (I am an Animal Flow certified coach), mobility and optimising clients breathing patterns and mechanics to improve their health and wellbeing. I have been working with local mental health charities and MacMillan Cancer Jersey. When clients start to change their breathing to mostly nasal, everything improves. More energy, better sleep, better recovery in training is just a few. I am continuing to improve my knowledge of the chemistry of breathwork, it really is my favourite subject now.
Breath really is the life force!
I teach in the Channel Islands, United Kingdom. As I have many years of competitive sport from Brazilian Jiujitsu to Powerlifting I would like to aim teaching the breathing techniques at fighters (BJJ/MMA), but I have coached people from all walks of life. I like to do face to face coaching, but if you are unable to, of in a different country, I am happy to use Zoom to coach a session.
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK