It is very important to breathe correctly during physical exercise – to completely transform the body into nasal breathing, some athletes and ordinary people use tape or adhesive tape, closing the mouth and thus eliminating the possibility of air entering. It turns out that breathing only through the nose helps prevent hypothermia, prevents infections from entering the body, and also increases speed and endurance. In this respect reports TimesNewsUK.
The fact is that the paranasal sinuses work as a reservoir of nitric oxide. This compound increases endurance and speed during sports by increasing the oxygen level in the blood. If you breathe through your mouth, your body will not receive the required amount of nitric oxide, leading to faster fatigue.
Research by scientists from the University of Colorado showedIt found that runners who taped their mouths while running on the treadmill performed better after six months than runners who wore nose clips and breathed through their mouths.
This method is also used by active athletes. For example, Norwegian football player Erling Haaland covers his mouth with a plaster cast while sleeping. Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek sometimes uses duct tape to prevent mouth breathing during training.
Additionally, pulmonary physical therapist Robin McNelis noted that during nasal breathing, the air is heated to the optimum temperature and cleared of bacteria, pollen and pollutants. This helps make outdoor exercise safer.
Previous scientists stated About the health benefits of short-term activity.