CO₂ Training: The Modern Approach to Breathing and Stress Management

With Arktis BioPharma’s tools, you can train your body’s natural ability to adapt to CO₂, support your recovery, and improve your resilience in everyday life and sports.

What CO₂ Training Actually Is

Many people think of CO₂ as a waste gas. In reality, it’s an important regulator of your breathing and nervous system. When your body can handle CO₂ better, it responds more calmly to stress, and your breathing becomes calmer and more efficient.

CO₂ training means you’re training your natural CO₂ tolerance. This improves your ability to hold your breath, breathe more calmly, and respond more steadily to stressors overall.

What CO₂ training can improve

Your breathing becomes calmer, more even, and more controlled
Your body reacts less strongly to respiratory
stress
You become more adaptable under stress
Recovery after mental or physical challenges feels
easier
You’ll develop a better sense of your breathing rhythms and your body’s signals

Scientific Basis

CO₂ training is based on well-established connections between respiratory regulation, CO₂ tolerance, and the body’s ability to adapt. Researchers have been studying for many years how CO₂ affects the respiratory center, blood vessels, and the autonomic nervous system.

How can you practice this in your everyday life?

If you want to incorporate CO₂ training into your daily routine, you don’t need a complicated setup. There are various tools that make training easier and help you practice CO₂ adaptation in a targeted way. Depending on whether you’d rather start off gently, improve your breathing rhythm, or train more intensely, different devices will suit you better.

Here’s a brief overview to help you quickly figure out where to start.

Cardisuit

CO₂ dry bath for use in a clinic or at home. Ideal for relaxation and recovery.

Cardihaler

An easy way to get started with CO₂ training. Perfect for everyday use and initial CO₂ adjustments.

Relaxator

Breathing exercises for greater rhythm and calm. Ideal for daily practice.

FaceFormer

Mouth breathing, swallowing, and head posture. An ideal complement to breathing regulation and sleep-related issues.

The Main Benefits of CO₂ Training

Calmer, more controlled breathing
: CO₂ training helps you breathe less rapidly and control your breathing rhythm more consciously.

Greater Composure Under Stress
When your body can handle CO₂ more effectively, you’re less sensitive to respiratory stress and challenges.

Improved Body Awareness
: You'll learn to recognize breathing cues earlier and work with them instead of fighting them.

Greater Adaptability in Everyday Life
Regular exercise can help you respond more flexibly to situations that would otherwise quickly become stressful.

Gentle Support for Focus and Mindfulness
Calmer breathing often helps you think more clearly and concentrate better.

Which tool is right for me?

Find out which device best suits your goal.

Regeneration

Whether for competitive sports or as part of pre- or post-operative care, the Cardisuit is ideal for treating fatigue, injuries, or muscle tension.

Focus

Do you want more energy, performance, clarity, and focus? The Cardihaler takes just 4 minutes a day to use, and it’s portable and space-saving.

Relaxation

Breathing exercises for whenever you have a moment—suitable for everyday use and intuitive. The Relaxator is recommended by neuro-athletics trainers, yoga instructors, and teachers.

mouth-breather

Snoring, teeth grinding, or chronic fatigue can be signs of improper swallowing patterns or mouth breathing. The FaceFormer is ideal for this.

How to Get Started with CO₂ Training

CO₂ training is simple, safe, and doesn’t take much time. You can do it at home, on the go, or during short breaks. The following steps will show you how to get started.

Choose
the Right Tool You can train with the Cardisuit, the Cardihaler, the FaceFormer, or the Relaxator. Depending on whether you want to start gently, improve your breathing, or train more intensively, a different tool is best suited for you. You’ll find an overview above.
Start
with short sessionsBegin with short sessions—for example, 2 to 4 minutes with the Cardihaler or a few controlled breathing cycles with the Relaxator. With the Cardisuit, 20 minutes 1 to 2 times a week is sufficient to start with.
Consistency over intensity
: Several short sessions spread throughout the day are often more effective than one long session. The devices are designed so that you can easily incorporate them into your daily routine.
Progress often comes faster than you think
. Many people report noticing a change in their awareness of their breathing after just a few days. Everyone reacts differently, so it’s important to listen to your body and choose a pace that works for you.

We’re here for you and are happy to support you on your journey! Give us a call or join a webinar where you can ask your questions.