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We are explorers, curators and providers of the world's most exciting and effective training modalities
XPT, Extreme Performance Training™, is a performance lifestyle rooted in the most basic yet powerful human trait: the ability to adapt. Challenge yourself with cutting-edge fitness through our Breathe, Move, Recover curriculum designed to stimulate growth in all aspects of human performance through exposure to a variety of natural elements and environments. XPT's train, adapt and perform approach empowers you to strengthen and elevate the quality of your everyday life.
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Breathe .

Discover endless health and performance benefits through XPT's Performance Breathing™, which enables you to tap into the immense capacity of your breath. Developed over the years by world renowned big wave surfer Laird Hamilton, Performance Breathing™ educates you on specialized breathing methods that heighten your oxygen levels and unlock your aerobic capacity to its fullest potential.

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Move .

Explore XPT's unique movement program: land and water-based workouts that push human physiology and encourage essential adaptation. Leverage these dynamic movements that will challenge your body and breathing capacity under fatigue, pushing you to your edge. Reach new heights and discover endless possibilities in the exploration of human potential through XPT's Move curriculum.

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Recover .

Experience a multitude of health benefits including a decrease of inflammation and a balance of hormones by integrating XPT's Fire and Ice methodologies into your ongoing recovery routine. Practice XPT's unique hypothermic training system by turning up the furnace internally with heat application followed by cold water / ice immersion, restricting blood vessels and capillaries in your extremities, which improve your cardiovascular, endocrine, and muscular system regulation.

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Achieve peak fitness and a high-performance lifestyle through XPT’s breathe, move, recover curriculum designed for all levels. Retain your youthful enthusiasm while maximizing fitness through XPT’s Performance Breathing®, hypothermic training with heat and ice, in-pool training with weights and swimming exercises, as well as land workouts. No matter what you sign up for: an Experience in a nature grounding, three-day tropical fitness vacation with Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, a local health and wellness retreat with Master XPT Performance Coaches and Advisors guiding you through the XPT lifestyle, or at a local fitness community workshop focusing on a specific XPT practice, you’ll leave with the tools to achieve a performance driven life.
Experiences

Fitness Vacation Experiences.

  • Led by Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece
  • Hosted Three-Day Tropical Adventure
  • Learn the complete Breathe. Move. Recover. curriculum
Breathe, move and recover with the XPT founders themselves, surf legend and innovator, Laird Hamilton and former professional athlete, Gabrielle Reece for an exclusive hands-on, three-day luxurious fitness vacation at a partnered resort.
Retreats

Health and Wellness Retreats.

  • Led by Advanced and/or Master Coaches
  • Locally hosted by an XPT Affiliate for a duration of 1-2 days
  • Learn the complete Breathe. Move. Recover. curriculum
No need to travel far to experience the full XPT healthy lifestyle. Led by XPT’s Master Coaches and the industry’s top Advisors in the breathe, move and recover space, you will learn the same curriculum and receive the same expert hands on guidance as you would at an XPT Experience, but you’re close to home!
Workshops

Fitness Community Workshops.

  • Led by XPT Certified Coaches
  • Locally Hosted by an XPT Affiliate for a duration of 4-5 hours
  • Select and focus on what you want to learn within XPT’s Breathe. Move. Recover. curriculum
Adapting XPT breathing, training and recovery methods into your daily local health club routine is the key to your everyday success. Led by XPT Certified Coaches and Advisors, get 1-on-1 instruction or guided group training on your chosen XPT practice to advance and maintain optimal fitness.
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Tap into the XPT lifestyle library for further education on the breathe, move, recover programs, weekly challenges, spotlight articles featuring industry experts and celebrities, as well as nutrition tips and recipes that you can try at home.

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STUDY REVIEW: Role of the nasal airway in regulation of airway resistance during hypercapnia and exercise.

Study reviewed by XPT Assistant Performance Director, Mark Roberts Original Study: http://bit.ly/2HQ5Rax In this study they look at the relationship between nasal resistance and A) hypercapnia (describes a higher presence of CO2 in the body) B) exercise. Showing a linear decrease in nasal airway resistance as both exercise and CO2 levels…

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TRAINING TIP: Slow it down.

Tip via XPT Performance Director, PJ Nestler   Most people exercise with the intent of task completion: perform X number of reps, lift X pounds, run X miles and success is measured on did you complete it or not. The problem is that most people are not training for a Crossfit…

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I’m Freezing!” – Overcoming Resistance to Ice Baths and Cold Water Immersion.

By PJ Nestler At XPT Experiences, the thing people are most fascinated by and apprehensive about is the ice bath. Sure, the novelty of our pool training is intriguing – and, once they actually get going, challenging – but there’s something about the cold that captivates their imagination and perhaps…

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The Top 4 Nutrients for Brain Health, Focus, and Memory.

Written by Nutrition Specialist, Dan Garner When it comes to optimizing your personal and professional success and achieving massive productivity in your life… your brain is kind of a big deal. I find it funny how so many business coaches completely ignore nutrition advice in their mentorship processes, even though…

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Kauai Farmacy Recipe: Spicy Curry Pumpkin Bisque.

Originally Published on kauaifarmacy.com SPICY CURRY PUMPKIN BISQUE: with Kauai Farmacy Curry Spice Blend First, remove the pumpkin skin with a veggie peeler. Next, remove the seeds & soak them in bowl filled with water to separate the seeds from the pulp (This simultaneously plumps up the seeds) – This can later…

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Coming Back to Breath – How Breath Awareness Can Bust Stress, Improve Performance, and Enhance Recovery.

Part one of our new Breathwork Basics Series Written by PJ Nestler The average human takes between 14,400 and 20,000 breaths a day. But be honest – when was the last time you truly focused on even a handful of them? Sure, there are disciplines like yoga, meditation, and martial…

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XPT Coach Spotlight: Aaron Manheimer.

Name: Aaron Manheimer Age: 44 Hometown: Chicago, IL Business/Gym: Wattage www.wattagept.com  Email: aaron@wattagept.com Social Media Handles: https://www.instagram.com/wattagept/ https://www.instagram.com/amanheimer/ https://www.facebook.com/WattagePersonalTraining https://twitter.com/WattagePT https://www.youtube.com/user/BodyByManheimer/featured  ~~~~~~~ XPT: Introduction: Aaron Manheimer: My name is Aaron and I am the owner of Wattage, a boutique personal training gym in Chicago. I have been personal training for 16…

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XPT CHALLENGE: Hydrate.

This week Gabby Reece brings us back to the basics for our weekly XPT Challenge and something we all need - water.  After a full nights sleep you will need to rehydrate your body to kickstart it into gear for the day ahead. Gabby challenges us that before we get…

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As an XPT certified coach, you will bring some of the most cutting edge health and performance methods to your clients while belonging to a network of like-minded, progressive coaches around the globe. XPT certified coaches will have access to top tier facilities where these techniques can be used to enhance your client success in group training or 1-on-1 client sessions.

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