CPAP Guide for Athletes: Stop Letting Bad Sleep Kill Your Gains

If you snore, wake up exhausted, or your partner says you stop breathing at night — it’s not “just bad sleep.”
It’s your body begging for help — and your health and gains are already in danger.

I’ve used CPAP therapy myself for years and have helped hundreds of clients implement it as well — and I can tell you firsthand, it completely transformed sleep, recovery, and daily performance in every single case.

Untreated sleep apnea can wreck recovery, spike blood pressure, impair insulin sensitivity. and limits muscle growth — even if your training and nutrition are perfect. Most lifters ignore it… until progress flat-lines.

The good news?

You no longer have to go through the frustrating, months-long process of a sleep lab — waiting for tests that often don’t even get you a device.

Today, you can finally take control yourself, get your device and improve your life quality immediately.

In this video, I’ll show you why CPAP/APAP therapy is a true gamechanger for bodybuilders and performance athletes — and how to set it up the right way.

What you’ll learn:
✅ The red flags you shouldn’t ignore: constant fatigue, snoring, breathing pauses, “foggy” mornings
✅ Why heavy bodyweight, tight upper body posture & side sleeping put lifters at high risk
✅ How CPAP & APAP actually work — and which setup delivers the best results
✅ My full equipment list (device, mask, humidifier, heated hose)
✅ Step-by-step setup: pressure, EPR & ramp — for maximum comfort and efficiency
✅ Real fixes for common problems: air leaks, dry mouth, condensation, travel setups

Let me know in the comments if you’re already using CPAP or thinking about it — I’ll answer every question personally.

You’ll find all the tools you need in the equipment list below.
Once your device arrives, shoot me a message on Instagram — I’ll be more than happy to help you with all the settings and fine-tuning, so you can get the full benefit from the therapy as soon as possible 🤝

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EU customers can order directly on the website. Worldwide shipping is available—customers outside the EU, please email:➡️ [email protected] for shipping details.

🧠 Equipment I recommend:

At the time this video was recorded, the AirSense was the best device on the market.
However, there is now a much more advanced model available — offering many new comfort features and noticeably better therapy results, which I also use myself and can fully recommend.

If your budget doesn’t allow for a bigger investment at first, the AirSense is definitely a solid choice to avoid postponing therapy and get started right away:

https://grosspietsch-shop.de/AirSense...

But for those aiming for 110% — not just maximum effectiveness, but also the fastest possible adaptation and highest level of comfort — the AirCurve is clearly the best option:

AirCurve 11 VAuto (be sure to select the version with humidifier)
https://grosspietsch-shop.de/AirCurve...
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F20 Full Face Mask (order 2 masks since you always want to have a backup available)
https://grosspietsch-shop.de/AirFit-F...
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Heated Tube
https://grosspietsch-shop.de/ClimateL...
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Comfortable Neck Pad for F20 Mask
https://amzn.to/470CGcu

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CPAP Pillow
https://grosspietsch-shop.de/CPAP-Kis...
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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:58 What are CPAP / APAP / BiPAP?
03:54 Do I need a CPAP?
09:15 How it works
13:24 How to get a CPAP
16:47 The device I recommend
18:42 Choosing the right mask
24:04 Humidifier
28:07 The best tube
29:59 Mask cushion
31:39 How to set up your CPAP
34:00 Clinical menu (hidden settings)
36:34 Finding the perfect pressure
43:00 Tube temperature
43:45 Common problems & solutions
44:28 Air in the stomach
45:39 Removing the mask unconsciously
47:46 Watery eyes
48:47 Shortness of breath
49:18 Pressure marks on the head
49:55 Traveling with CPAP
51:21 Mask air leaks
52:59 Uncomfortable pillow
54:03 myAir app for tracking
56:39 Outro