The Nasal Breathing Paradox During Exercise

Our human anatomy dictates that we should attempt to breathe through our noses whenever possible as a way to preserve our health; yet the vast majority of exercisers breathe through their mouths during exercise. While breathing orally allows for an increase in ventilation, increased work capacity, and initially perceived comfort, doing so also predisposes us to a variety of potential health problems. However, paradoxically, recent research, as well as long-held anecdotal observations in a s...