S2_EP_36 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing During Intense Exercise

Background to how I starting using nasal breathing with clientsThe rate limiter for nasal breathing during exerciseReview of the literature (references below)Myths related to slow breathingShould we nasal breathe 100% of the timeWhere is nasal breathing most usefulReferences:Alex Hutchinson, EndureVeli, N. (1983). Oronasal airway choice during running. Respiration Physiology, 53(1): 129–133. PMID: 6622862Saibene F, Mognoni P, Lafortuna CL and Mostardi R. (1978). Oronasal breathing during exercise. Pflügers Archives, 378(1): 65-69. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00581959LaComb, CO, Tandy, RD, Lee, SP, Young, JC and Navalta, JW. (2017). Oral versus Nasal Breathing during Moderate to High-Intensity Submaximal Aerobic Exercise. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 5(1), 8-16. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7575//aiac. ijkss.v.5n.1p.8Recinto, C, Efthemeou, T., Bofelli, PT, and Navalta, JW. (2017). Effects of Nasal or Oral Breathing on Anaerobic Power Output and Metabolic Responses. International Journal of Exercise Science, 10(4): 506-514. PMCID: PMC5466403Morton AR, King K, Papalia S, Goodman C, Turley KR, Wilmore JH. Comparison of maximal oxygen consumption with oral and nasal breathing. Aust J Sci Med Sport. 1995 Sep;27(3):51-5. PMID: 8599744.Dallam, George & McClaran, Steve & Cox, Daniel & Foust, Carol. (2018). Effect of Nasal Versus Oral Breathing on Vo2max and Physiological Economy in Recreational Runners Following an Extended Period Spent Using Nasally Restricted Breathing. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science. 6. 22. 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.6n.2p.22.Other helpful links:5 top breathing hacks to improve your HRV, health & performanceAlternate Nostril Breathing: The Benefits & How To Do ItWhy you should use nasal breathing when you exercise - The Washington PostResearchGateResponse of nasal airway and heart rate variability to controlled nasal breathing - PubMedThe impact of deep breathing and alternate nostril breathing on heart rate variability: a human physiology laboratory | Advances in Physiology EducationDynamic Changes in Heart Rate Variability and Nasal Airflow Resistance during Nasal Allergen Provocation Test Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter