1 Jan 2025
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EA5
Photo Credits: Will Dewey - Taekwon-Do European Champion
In a world where athletes are constantly pushing their limits, finding the right balance between performance and recovery is more critical than ever. Enter EA5, a platform designed not to dictate, but to provide a space for reflection, relaxation, and self-discovery. Unlike traditional mental training apps, EA5 does not prescribe rigid structures but instead invites users to engage on their own terms—an approach that is proving transformative for those who incorporate it into their routines.
Breathing Life into Performance
For professional footballer Anthony Hartigan, the impact of EA5 has been profound. “EA5 guided audios have had a massive improvement on the way I think and feel, which has enhanced my performances and taken them to levels I haven’t reached before,” he shares. “They help me focus and make me feel relaxed by releasing the tension and enabling me to breathe more freely. It’s a massive part of my day-to-day routine.”
Hartigan’s experience highlights a key theme among EA5 users: the ability to achieve clarity and relaxation through guided breathing. His recommendation? The 30-minute exercise and the 10-minute deep sleep sessions, which he credits for helping him relax and think more clearly.
Mastering Nerves and Enhancing Focus
For martial artists, composure under pressure can be the difference between success and failure. Ellis H, a 3rd Degree Black Belt, found EA5 particularly effective in managing pre-competition nerves. “I typically struggle with feelings of nervousness when under pressure, but I’m amazed at how much calmer I’m feeling in such a short space of time,” he explains. “The guided audio sessions are working wonders to help me think and breathe differently. I felt much more composed at my recent 3rd-degree grading and was awarded the highest score of the day.”
The ability to reframe stress and regulate emotions through breathing and guided reflection is an emerging theme among EA5 users. Many are not only seeing the mental benefits but also noting a direct correlation between their mindset and their physical performance.
A Champion’s Perspective
For Will Dewey, a Taekwon-Do European Champion, the EA5 platform has been nothing short of a revelation. “I’ve known for a while that my mindset needed work, but I had never in my life known any exercises I could do for that. It was always something that was an unknown or too hard.” Like many high-level athletes, Dewey had been conditioned to focus on the physical aspects of training, often neglecting the mental and emotional dimensions.
But with EA5, he now has a structured yet flexible tool to support his performance. “These guided audio sessions have helped me build a more positive mindset, which is in turn fuelling gains in my physical performances. Competing at an international level takes its toll, and you need a strong mind. I’ve got some way to go, but with EA5, I know I’m heading in the right direction.”
One particular session stood out for him—the 30-minute breathwork experience, which became a crucial part of his competition-day routine. “It was a lifesaver in the morning of my competition when I was starting to feel the pressure and experienced some self-doubt. It picked me up and got me ready to win.”
Beyond Competition: The Power of Recovery
Recovery is just as essential as training, and Michael L., a Health & Performance Nutritionist, has found EA5 invaluable for improving sleep and post-training restoration. “EA5 is now a concrete part of my evening routine,” he says. “The deep sleep session has unlocked the best sleep and recovery I’ve ever had following rough days of training and work.”
This focus on restorative practices aligns with EA5’s broader philosophy: creating a space where athletes can truly listen to themselves, generate insights, and recharge—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
A Movement Rooted in Self-Discovery
The growing success of EA5 is not just about the quality of the sessions, but how users are choosing to integrate them into their lives. Rather than a prescriptive training program, it is a personalised, exploratory journey, where individuals engage in a way that feels right for them.
From high-performing footballers to martial artists and wellness professionals, the feedback is clear—EA5 is not just an app; it’s a companion for reflection, relaxation, and peak performance. Whether it’s deep sleep recovery, pre-competition breathwork, or calming the mind before a grading, users are finding value in ways they hadn’t anticipated.
