194. The Science of Lateral Breathing

194. The Science of Lateral Breathing

From Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast by Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT

June 8, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

Dr. Adam McAtee explores the biomechanics of lateral breathing and its significance in Pilates.

Dr. Adam McAtee PT, DPT explores the biomechanics of lateral breathing, its role in Pilates, and practical strategies for optimizing breathing patterns to enhance movement efficiency and reduce work of breathing. Offerings for Pilates studios: ⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module! ⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club! Offering For Pilates instructors: ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. Free Resources Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide. ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram. Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Adam McAtee

Topics covered

  • lateral breathing
  • Pilates
  • biomechanics
  • movement efficiency
  • breathing patterns

Keywords

  • lateral breathing
  • Pilates
  • biomechanics
  • movement efficiency
  • breathing patterns
  • anatomy
  • fitness

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Organizations: Anatomy & Biomechanics Club, Pilates Club

Products: Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course, Muscles Guide

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