Emilio Garmendia

My Story

Long before I understood the science behind a breath hold or a cold plunge, I understood what it felt like to push a body further than it thought it could go. I spent my early years as a competitive swimmer, then became a coach — guiding an Olympic athlete through two full Olympic cycles and a generation of young swimmers through my program.

A move from Mexico to Europe brought me to breathwork and cold exposure, and what began as a personal necessity became six years of training across four certified methods: Wim Hof Method, XPT, Oxygen Advantage, and Buteyko.

Today, as a Human Performance Coach, I work with people the same way I once trained: by understanding exactly where someone is, and building the path to where they want to go. My approach is personal, tailored to whoever I'm working with, whether that's one person, a team, or a company. Emilio teaches skills you can use for life: guiding your body and mind at will, performing under pressure, and continuously improving your performance.