How to Breathe When You Run | Mouth Breathing VS Nose Breathing

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  • In this video, Tyson shares with you the most effective way to breathe properly when you run. He looks at a number of the most common misconceptions around mouth breathing and shares why MORE oxygen isn't always BETTER oxygen when it comes to running performance.
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  • @jamesmackeysr.4811
    @jamesmackeysr.4811 2 роки тому +132

    I watched this whole video breathing through my nose. No issue

    • @itmatterednot
      @itmatterednot 2 роки тому +3

      No tissue?

    • @mav3ric100
      @mav3ric100 Рік тому +1

      This. I don't understand how this is alien to people. I thought everyone was a nose breather like me until I got into the sport of running and people telling folks they have to learn to nose breathe. Color me fucking surprised. Also naturally breathe with my stomach/diaphragm day to day but for some reason only chest breathe while running or jogging. Perhaps that's the only reason I even look at breathing videos because I'm interested in the weirdness of it all now.

    • @molder2233
      @molder2233 Рік тому +3

      I watched the whole video breathing through my anus. I’m going to employ this method when running in my marathon this weekend. I hope I don’t cough and shit myself.

    • @skylinetrading9498
      @skylinetrading9498 Рік тому +3

      @@mav3ric100 good for u. want a cookie now?

    • @anterpants
      @anterpants 10 місяців тому +1

      @@skylinetrading9498 People are still saying want a cookie? Jesus.

  • @HM-yx9ic
    @HM-yx9ic 2 роки тому +128

    Been using 100% nose breathing for over a year. It has been a foundational change to my running, it impacts every aspect of a run (I’m over 40 so I had to break a lot of habits). Nose breathing has given me more control of my energy output during a long run, and I’m more conscious of my heart rate and speed. Initially it made my runs slower and it was difficult reminding myself to keep my mouth closed especially towards the end of runs. The awareness of your breath that comes with nose breathing is particularly useful during interval training, after much practice I was able to maintain my heart rate while increasing turnover. Overall it’s a very useful technique and allows you to regulate your exertion levels, in my case it didn’t specifically increase my top end speed but it moved what used to be an 80% exertion run down to a 50-60% exertion, and cut my recovery times in half (returning to calm breathing between reps). It’s difficult to master (I’m still a few years off) and I still have to practice at it everyday, but the benefits extend to your normal life. It’s my go to when I want to calm emotions or relax my body. It’s super useful, thanks for the video!

    • @Dragon-Slay3r
      @Dragon-Slay3r Рік тому

      Mouth is open now. Where you from HM?

    • @javynila24
      @javynila24 Рік тому +3

      Lol to put it more simple Dude breathing through mouth does not give your brain oxygen

    • @mikevaldez7684
      @mikevaldez7684 7 місяців тому +2

      HM, That improvement in your "80%" effort may just be from having to slow down to what was your actual lactate threshold & that shifted as a result of the slowing down not the method of breathing!

  • @epiccoconut5995
    @epiccoconut5995 2 роки тому +161

    I learned 15yrs ago how to breathe properly by running. There is NO WAY you will endure long on the track breathing through your mouth. Plus you run faster. AND I noticed my facial structures become more sculpted over time. My nose in particular is no longer round, cheekbones are as sharper than ever and ears are pointier. It was a free face-lift for sure.

    • @diamondbracelette
      @diamondbracelette 2 роки тому +24

      So it was all a lie that a dwarf could never become an elf? I feel betrayed by the elders and shall now initiate elfification. 🙏

    • @johns8065
      @johns8065 2 роки тому +9

      Youre saying that it’s easier to run for a longer period of time and to run faster if you ONLY breath through the nose?

    • @Hari99
      @Hari99 2 роки тому +11

      @@johns8065 nose breathing combined with diaphragm breathing pretty much 2x your stamina

    • @jcolonna12
      @jcolonna12 Рік тому +1

      How old were you when you started breathing properly through your nose?

    • @KjngRaptor
      @KjngRaptor Рік тому +3

      Was it the running or the breathing that thinned out your face?

  • @burnastelo1429
    @burnastelo1429 3 роки тому +96

    Tried nose breathing today when i had a stitch while running. Increased my speed and endurance tenfold dude. Might start running professionaly lol jks but kind of not joking

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben Рік тому +53

    I have exercise induced asthma, and have always struggled to breathe when running, gong into severe attacks at the end of races. Since switching to nose breathing, I haven't even needed my inhaler! I had to slow down quite a bit at first, but it was so worth it. It's like adding an extra gear when sprinting or doing hills!

    • @PaulSprangersCityLimits
      @PaulSprangersCityLimits Рік тому +3

      Hey, i've had lifelong ashtma and my lungs would always constrict about a mile into a run. Nose breathing has CHANGED THE GAME. I just started and already I can get through a 3 mile run with my lungs mostly open. It's unreal. I think i was always shallow breathing and my lungs closed up to protect themselves.

    • @999titu
      @999titu Рік тому +1

      ​@@PaulSprangersCityLimits I am just asthmatic from birth but I love running I got throat allergy too.
      Don't know what to do..
      Despite I run.

    • @PaulSprangersCityLimits
      @PaulSprangersCityLimits Рік тому

      @@999titu Check out buteyko. When you get tight chest, you have to actually hold your breath as long as possible to increase CO2, which will open airways and bronchial tubes. It is counter-intuitive, but it works. Also fasting helps a lot. Check out jason fung.

    • @ppmppm7010
      @ppmppm7010 3 місяці тому

      Red bull 30mins before your run 2 puffs of ventolin at the start and I'm good for 5ks works for me but wouldn't want to do much more than 5

    • @Charlie_ca
      @Charlie_ca Місяць тому

      Does this actually work? I've EIB too and I'm depressed cuz am not in shape and I love running..
      Will breathing through nose help me get EIB out and run easily???

  • @marcosantoniodasilva9564
    @marcosantoniodasilva9564 Рік тому +16

    Hello friend. My name is Marcos Antonio, I'm a marathon runner, I'm 65 years old and I'm from Brazil.
    Currently I've been dedicating myself to research this item of breathing correctly through the nose to have better results and improve heart rate.
    For some time I have been practicing the fourth item, which is to try to train races breathing only through the nose. I confess that I have been observing some small improvements in the heart rate. Now I will try to apply the first three items as well.
    Thanks for the tips and hope to receive more.
    If you have any other videos on the subject to indicate me. I will be very grateful
    Sorry for the mistakes because I'm talking via Google translation.

    • @ricardoibarra6455
      @ricardoibarra6455 Рік тому

      Viva Google Translate 🎉

    • @ShaggyRodgers420
      @ShaggyRodgers420 Рік тому

      It is worth noting that there is no actual scientific, peer-reviewed evidence for what Nestor claims. It is essentially pseudoscience (fake). That does not mean breathing through the nose does not help, but there is no evidence. It could be that it limits look at what elite runners do. Some do nose breath, such as Kiloam Jornet, but it is used as part of low heart rate zones “ So sometimes it is good to do training sessions only breathing in through the nose which helps improve your efficiency over a long distance because you learn to breathe more air in through your nose. “ Other times he does breathe through the mouth.
      The idea that nose breathing is ideal is not based in science. It may be a good way to warm up air in cold weather or to help stay in the appropriate zone for long-distance running. This book is not scientific though.

  • @cameronanchor3586
    @cameronanchor3586 3 роки тому +15

    Been a nose breather since I started calling sport years ago, but very much struggle implementing it into my running.

  • @TamaraSL
    @TamaraSL Рік тому +2

    Commenting in appreciation for this video because you mentioned "Breath" and this is exactly the type of video I was looking for. I am reading that book right now.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤

  • @TaroLeButcher
    @TaroLeButcher 2 роки тому +7

    Thank u so much for this vid!! I've been hearing about mewing recently. Of course it's a hot topic now and I've been having this dilemma with running, if I'm supposed to run with mouth open or not. Soooo many sources online told me to run with my mouth open, cuz it allows for more oxygen to enter, probably answered by people who've been mouth breathing and find it difficult to change that. I needed to hear it from someone who knows about nose breathing and has practiced it for a while and is able to run without breathing thru his mouth. So thank u so much for uploading this! I needed to hear it. I'm a mouth breather and I too find it difficult to breathe thru my nose especially when running but I'll give it a shot. There are probably more mouth breathers out there looking for this video for answers right now, just like me🙏

  • @fallawmyo_fitness4550
    @fallawmyo_fitness4550 2 роки тому +2

    Man this is a great video! Thank you for sharing with us. Love the way you talk!

  • @Vapor0007
    @Vapor0007 2 роки тому +9

    I am also trying to practice breathing through nose … it’s difficult but it’s important 😊🤗

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina Місяць тому

    Very helpful and informative tips! Thank you so much!

  • @Thenarayanaclips
    @Thenarayanaclips Рік тому +1

    Thanks a lot for sharing this with us all.

  • @wemoveforward6413
    @wemoveforward6413 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely stuff mate. Very interesting

  • @almazabraha
    @almazabraha Рік тому +1

    I am getting started on running your video is very informative.

  • @collinmitchell1629
    @collinmitchell1629 11 місяців тому

    Super helpful and great explanation

  • @LeadYourLiving
    @LeadYourLiving Місяць тому

    Great video! I started my "nose breathing" journey about one year ago. I am in the process of posting my 10 week journey re learning to incorporate nose breathing into my running, to my UA-cam channel. My "channel" is very small...only 18 subscribers LOL. So many learnings that I really felt compelled to share the journey with others and was hoping to learn from others. I've added your video to my saved list. Excellent. Loved your reminder about the alternating nostril breathing. I need to get back to this! I still struggle with the breathing on some of my runs but sooooo much better! Thanks for posting!

  • @MichaelSmith-bl3px
    @MichaelSmith-bl3px 6 місяців тому

    thank you ill start practicing this now.

  • @marcmortiboys6378
    @marcmortiboys6378 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for being such an inspiration 🥰

  • @joiletasharpe-ware3995
    @joiletasharpe-ware3995 Рік тому +11

    Just learning to run and I breathe through my nose, when I tried breathing through my mouth like I’m being told, I get so winded and it knocks my rhythm off. It’s good to know that isn’t the only way. Now I can tell my husband to let me be with my nose breathing.

  • @TumeloMahanke-gk9jd
    @TumeloMahanke-gk9jd 5 місяців тому

    Thank you this helped me it took me 4 months
    Love the content🇿🇦

  • @user-uk8nx6zi9w
    @user-uk8nx6zi9w 8 місяців тому +6

    Quick note about the breathing through the nose and out the mouth when jogging at the end of this video. The most recommended and one I personally saw a huge difference with is two quick and deep breaths through the nose and one full breath out the mouth, helps to do in rythym with your stride

    • @BeatsByDezea
      @BeatsByDezea Місяць тому

      That's the most logical approach and what works for me too. The most important thing is *inspiring* through the nose. In sports, exhaling through the mouth makes a big difference because you get rid of the accumulated CO2 quicker.

  • @snoozi1814
    @snoozi1814 10 місяців тому

    going to try the tape thing!

  • @rodcasas720
    @rodcasas720 2 місяці тому +1

    I have been doing this and it works really well = 5K run in Zone-2 and nose breathing 100% of the time - about 30 minutes. Average hear rate = 137. It feels great! Try it.

  • @ChrisALindsay
    @ChrisALindsay 2 роки тому +24

    Thanks, Tyson. I've read James Nestor's Book and also Patrick McKeown's book The Oxygen Advantage. I have been taping my mouth at night for the past couple of years and breathing through my nose throughout the day. Running has been the hardest nut to crack when it comes to nose breathing. For me, I just struggle to run slow enough and persist at this pace over time to allow my lungs and physiology to adapt. But I have found a solution of sorts. I've been running every day this year and that means the need to prevent injuries and take care if I feel pain or soreness developing. So I've had to slow down when I had calf pain. I mean, really slow down! If wanted to keep running every day, I had to. To make me feel I was still benefiting from these very slow runs I started running them whilst nose breathing. Breakthrough! I said it wasn't an ideal solution but it took me to have to really run slowly to allow my lungs and body to begin to adapt. I am beginning to find my nose breathing becoming more natural. I've found people say they have transitioned to nasal breathing runs but do not say how hard it can be and how slow you need to run at the start!

    • @tcoyle1950
      @tcoyle1950 Рік тому

      Hi chris , what brand or type of tape do you use, i presume it has to be some sort of non toxic type, , thanks

    • @thepsychologist8159
      @thepsychologist8159 Рік тому +2

      Yep, nose breathing is fine for easy-pace running but at threshold pace or anaerobice pace, forget about it. Your body will need much more oxygen than nose breathing can provide.

    • @mikevaldez7684
      @mikevaldez7684 7 місяців тому +1

      @@thepsychologist8159 There is no science to back up this contrived breathing method while running

  • @alwaysuseless
    @alwaysuseless 2 роки тому

    Some days breathing through my nose, while running, is easy, and some days I just get out of breath. As another person commented, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth seems helpful and, at least initially, easier. I tape my mouth at night with very little tape. Usually I wake up in the morning with it still taped. I feel well rested, and my throat is never soar. If I don't tape my mouth, half the time I wake up with an irritated throat, presumably because I've been snoring. Thanks for the video! UA-cam suggests I watch next "5 Ways To Improve Your Breathing with James Nestor."

  • @michaelilias09
    @michaelilias09 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for that video. Extremely helpful!, 😜

  • @sabhannan
    @sabhannan Рік тому

    I was a mouth breather since I started running.. but it took alot of time to realize that after almost each run I started sneezing non stop and alergic to many things and this was a big problem for me as it turned out that i might also have an asthma attack ( i am asthmatic now mild.. since age of 3 i was having problem breathing heavily).. but then realized alhamdulilla and started running while nose breathing and take flonase ( nasel liquid) to prevent alergic reaction of snoozing.. but now most days i get the workout done without any issue.. i run pretty fast 5ks mostly for my age ( 44 now) but now am able to run comfortably as thought while running and mouth breathing.. i am glad i switched.. i also have flesh growth developed in one nose hole blocking easy breathing .. but it never demotivated me from running... Alhamdulilla
    Point to note - nose filters most if not all allergens which otherwise would created an alergic reaction..
    Which one might easily fall prey to if breathes through mouth

  • @camillevote7901
    @camillevote7901 2 роки тому +2

    Alright I will try this ! I have allergy induced bronchorestriction !

  • @ipsofactoraj
    @ipsofactoraj Рік тому

    Wow what a great topic and so nicely explained. Great stuff. Thank you 👍

  • @Thejonthomas
    @Thejonthomas Рік тому +38

    Brand new runner. On my 12th run this morning, I ran 4.2 miles I just over 45 minutes, and I breathed through my nose almost the entire time and what a difference! My mindset during, and recovery after, my run both improved dramatically.

    • @thepsychologist8159
      @thepsychologist8159 Рік тому +2

      OK, not to be critical here because you said you're a new runner, but nose breathing at this pace is completely achievable. Personally I run at a race pace of 15kph (9.32 mph) and I can assure you, nose breathing at that pace is virtually impossible and I would not encourage it because you'll deprive your body of much needed oxygen.

    • @Fishbois
      @Fishbois Рік тому +2

      @@thepsychologist8159 that's not true proper nose breathing gives you just as much oxygen as mouth breathing. the out of breath feeling you may have when nose breathing is from co2 buildup in your body. as proof look at examples like Eluid Kipchoge and other greats runners they nose breath.

    • @thepsychologist8159
      @thepsychologist8159 Рік тому +1

      @@Fishbois "as proof look at examples like Eluid Kipchoge and other greats runners they nose breath"
      - I didn't know the person who uploaded this video was an elite runner. Elite runner = elite training. Plus, that's not correct. Kipchoge and other elite runners use a combination of nose and mouth breathing when running at race-pace.

    • @Fishbois
      @Fishbois Рік тому +1

      @@thepsychologist8159 I didn't say the person that uploaded this video was an elite runner. In general except in the most strenuous times Eliud Kipchoge and other greats nose breath just watch his 4.22 marathon video. I usually run an 8 minute mile and nose breath.

    • @thepsychologist8159
      @thepsychologist8159 Рік тому +2

      @@Fishbois "In general except in the most strenuous times Eliud Kipchoge and other greats nose breath"
      - Correct, as I said 'at race pace' they use a combination of nose and mouth breathing. However, their mouth breathing isn't as pronounced/obvious as an amateur runner, so often it's hard to tell.
      "I usually run an 8 minute mile and nose breath"
      - I'm a 50+yo runner (I've been at this game for over 30 years) and this morning I ran 14.13km in 58:58 in preparation for my HM next week. Did the whole run while mouth breathing. It felt great with all that air getting deep into my lungs and oxygen into my muscles.
      - Sure, if I was running 8-minute miles, then I'd mostly be nose breathing.
      - My wife started running about a year ago (mostly trains on a commercial treadmill, sometimes on a trail). After observing/listening for about 6 months I asked her "why do you seem to be so out of breath all the time .... are you mouth breathing"? Her response, "no, I've read about nose breathing and the online coach encourages this". My advice to her "ditch the nose breathing, just breathe through your mouth, more oxygen is delivered to your muscles that way". The result? No more 'out of breath' and a dramatic improvement in her 5km time.

  • @evilchaperone
    @evilchaperone Рік тому +2

    Breathing through the nose is great for martials too!

  • @lukedavey3181
    @lukedavey3181 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video I will try what you’ve recommended. I wondered too if you’ve heard of Jal Neti ? Made me think of it when you talked about cutting out dairy to improve sinuses. Jal Neti completely cleans it out, has made a big difference for me .

  • @rachels1845
    @rachels1845 2 роки тому +10

    Stopped eating dairy about a year ago. Chose to eat it a couple of times recently and was instantly congested and full of mucus both times. I definitely am a mouth breather when I run, because I trained myself after seeing a video long ago. :)

    • @RelaxedRunning
      @RelaxedRunning  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Gus,
      Sure do mate!
      Would be happy to help you out!

  • @stevenbatten357
    @stevenbatten357 Місяць тому

    All my life mouth breathed. Read James Nestor. Started taping my mouth a year ago and conciously nose breathing during the day. Yesterday run for the first time with success a 10km road race. Tried it last year but my ego got the better of me and I breathed out of my mouth as it wanted to go faster. Beating my ego was a fine victory.

  • @wolftickets1969
    @wolftickets1969 Рік тому +1

    Nasal breathing greatly increased my endurance. As a mouth-breathing kid I wasn't even able to run a full lap around the school track, much less a mile.

  • @nattydred2593
    @nattydred2593 2 роки тому +19

    Dairy, beef and seed oil for me. My runs are so much more relaxed. I also try to breath slower and more deeply than I did when mouth breathing. I'd try to find a pace where I could run 4 steps in, 4 steps out. Or a faster pace of 3 steps in, 3 steps out. My fastest long distance pace is 3 steps in, 2 steps out. That's a sweet rythym.

  • @paulcoleman8971
    @paulcoleman8971 3 місяці тому

    I am a yogi I have started back running from scratch I am mainly nostril breathing 1st 2k then I tend to switch.
    As a yogi the breath is everything.

  • @punisher007ish
    @punisher007ish 4 місяці тому

    im 43 and have come to nose breathing for two reasons one being that it may give me a more asthetic look and the other which is more important to me now is the ability to go longer and faster with less air. im not a runner i do cycle to work 30m and have started boxing and part of that is skipping ie boxer skip. i want to be able to do all this and not be as tired. i was always congested as a kid and so never developed this technique also no one told me aboit it before. ive been trying it a week or so now with focusing on breathing through nose. the last few days ive tried the mouth taping which made me anxious (remembering what it was like to be so congested but its actually been fine and ive been able to breath ok. i tried mouth taping for bed last night again really anxious about that but that was fine too and today it feels a lot more comfortable. what i did get that ya didnt mention is the nose strips that help keep ya nasel passages open they are only cheap £1 for ten uk so ive got these for when i get bloked up. also another thing that works is havin a pink salt candle thing in each room as the dust and crap in the air is sucked into it and so the air quality is better. im looking forward to developing my oxygen intake so i can box or skip longer and if it does make me look better thats a bonus

  • @socman002
    @socman002 9 місяців тому +1

    I love the clip. Thanks for the tips. OK, Goodbye milkshakes.

  • @davidcedric3268
    @davidcedric3268 2 роки тому +4

    Same experience for me with Dairy.

    • @truth-Hurts375
      @truth-Hurts375 2 місяці тому

      Same here....Many elite runners will cut out dairy 3 or 4days before a big race...no matter what...Drairy produce mucus...thats why they do it....and remember...chocolates are DAIRY !!!!

  • @JohnDoe-gr5ih
    @JohnDoe-gr5ih 2 місяці тому

    I tried this by keeping some water in your mouth throughout the day. That forces you to breath through your nose. It is the best trick I had tried to do nasal breathing in your day to day life.

  • @Thebirdemoji
    @Thebirdemoji Рік тому

    Yeah I've been nose breathing while running mainly jogging you know on your trails and I never get as tired anymore and my lungs are just full of air but just full of air and it never feels like I'm running out
    I did speech to text so if anything sounds often there it's because of this

  • @vijaypoola8733
    @vijaypoola8733 Рік тому +2

    Hi I'm 47 n nose breather.Believe me you will enjoy your runs once you start nose breathing.

  • @Ailurophile900
    @Ailurophile900 2 роки тому +1

    I sing and try both nose breathing and mouth breathing, both single and combination of both same time and switch.
    Mouth is for fast paced emergency but nose is the ideal and should be trained fast paced.
    Mouth can lead to more infections and symptoms since the airway can't these outside creatures.
    The nose has hair and better protection plus it keeps the air hydrated which keeps the vocal folds in a better state.
    If you can, try to use your nose as it is the ideal, and next time you see a singer bring this up let them know if they are doing it wrong as proper technique information is vital.

  • @johnklansek8898
    @johnklansek8898 2 роки тому +1

    I have always breathed from my mouth as I have always felt my nasal passage was blocked recently I have been watching some running videos and they have suggested breathing via nose than mouth to gain more efficient output. Its not easy to transition to I do find at times I just simply need to suck in some air via my mouth. I will consider the dairy suggestion I too love my cheese and milk can you tell me how long off dairy before you notice a difference in the nasal passage

  • @edge3037
    @edge3037 Рік тому +2

    after I watched this video I did a 2 mile tempo run and ran a 10:13 I PRd by a min ofc I did a bunch of summer work aswell and the next day I ran for 12 miles through my noes the whole time feeling relaxed and calm. Def an under rated and more runners should be doing this

    • @thepsychologist8159
      @thepsychologist8159 Рік тому

      "I did a 2 mile tempo run and ran a 10:13"
      - You ran 2 miles/3.2km in 10:13? That's a pace of 11.75 mph/18.9 kph. And that was your tempo pace, hey?

    • @edge3037
      @edge3037 Рік тому

      @@thepsychologist8159 Yes we run these 2 mile tempo runs usually every monday or wensday, during xc season and our average pace is usually around 5:07 per mile

    • @thepsychologist8159
      @thepsychologist8159 Рік тому

      @@edge3037 And you were using nose breathing the entire run?

    • @edge3037
      @edge3037 Рік тому

      @@thepsychologist8159 Yes it was my first workout with noes breathing and for most the time I felt like i was getting no air at all, but In the end it obviously worked pretty good

    • @thepsychologist8159
      @thepsychologist8159 Рік тому +1

      @@edge3037 Personally, I find all this 'hoopla' on nose breathing over-rated and even misguided, especially when exercising at intensity. I've read James Nestor's book and yes I agree, there's many benefits of nose breathing in general, when in a relaxed state, at an aerobic statee or even doing some short-structured nose breathing exercises as a training tool at higher intensity. But at a high intensity or prolonged intensity, James Nestor does not dismiss that mouth breathing is the most effective way of delivering the most oxygen to the body.
      I'm 52yo and I've been experimenting with all sorts of techniques in my distance running since the age of 14yo. Personally, I"ve found absolutely no benefit in my running (especially at threshold or above) doing nose breathing. And when I watch elite runners (i.e. 800m sprinters), at the end of a race they're sucking in air through their mouth ... some even hunched over doing the same. This is clear evidence that the way to get in the most oxygen is through the mouth, especially at a higher intensity (they don't walk around after a race causually breathing through their nose, assuming the lotus position!). I've also just watched a UA-cam clip of an elite triathlete on the topic of breathing when running and not once did he mention nose breathing. He simply gave advice on being relaxed, relaxing arms, shoulders, etc, and importantly, concentrate on breathing ensuring it's deep into the belly to expand the diaphragm, and rhythmic.
      Nose breathing should be embraced any other time, but at threshold or above, the body requires oxygen and there's only one part of the body that delivers the most.

  • @Rudisbashar
    @Rudisbashar 2 роки тому +18

    Omg,slept one night with tape on my mouth..i didnt snore woke up well rested and with a calm heartbeat.
    My meditation that followed was much deeper and started right away..much much thanks!!

  • @counsela9240
    @counsela9240 2 роки тому +2

    Going to try this I get exhausted fast on the tennis courts.

  • @jtam70
    @jtam70 2 роки тому +7

    I have been trying to breathe through my nose when I run. It starts out well, then all of a sudden, I go back to the mouth. Seems like I can't get a good balance in my nose. It's definitely a challenge for sure. Slowly but surely.

    • @venivediicommented4046
      @venivediicommented4046 2 роки тому +3

      Just keep switching back and forth woth a higher Amount with using the nose, over time youll be more nose than mouth.

  • @billybob6604
    @billybob6604 Рік тому +1

    do both while running

  • @franciscoribeiro5505
    @franciscoribeiro5505 11 місяців тому

    Great video! What do you think about nose strips to run? (Those that people usually use to sleep) it could help to nose breath easily?

    • @RelaxedRunning
      @RelaxedRunning  10 місяців тому

      I think they're great. Especially if you have a deviated septum. You could also try the Nasal Dilator. I've linked it below. I personally haven't used it but I'm a huge fan of the man who made it.
      oxygenadvantage.com/product/nasal-dilator-sports/

  • @joshb8233
    @joshb8233 2 місяці тому

    Since the transition to nose breathing I've seen huge results over the last 2 years. I mouth breath only for intense sprints in particular the bfa, those in the army know what I am talking about, It's a 2.4km sprint. Currently training to lower my heart rate running 17.4km at 5:33 1km pace. Nose breathing is key for all fitness, yes this includes lifting. It's disappointing to see so many people who i look at should smash me running barley keeping up with me. I'd very much like to see some analysis done regarding treadmill vs track/ path for reference I only train treadmill and the results are there to prove the difference. The only thing I will agree with is natural elevation and oxygen reduction are huge for improvement I've got no defence against that

  • @cupcakeman4371
    @cupcakeman4371 2 роки тому +2

    When I try to do the nose exercise it is really hard to breath through one of my nostrils when the other is plugged is that normal?

  • @photosimonson
    @photosimonson 3 місяці тому

    Fuck I wish I had a best mate like you to hang around all the time. So much encouraging, real info

    • @RelaxedRunning
      @RelaxedRunning  3 місяці тому

      You're a legend. Thanks for the love mate!

  • @Rakesh-vq9zm
    @Rakesh-vq9zm Рік тому +1

    What about exhaling ? Should we also do it with nose or it doesn’t matter ?

  • @999titu
    @999titu Рік тому

    It's called Anulom Vilom , chronicled in Ayurveda ( more tan 4-5 thousand year old).

  • @_skippy
    @_skippy 2 роки тому +4

    For some reason I can sprint longer when I breathe thru my mouth. I take big slow calm breath and it really helps.

    • @andrewhall6695
      @andrewhall6695 Рік тому

      Nose breathing strengthens the diaphragm

    • @JohnDouqh
      @JohnDouqh 10 місяців тому

      I do not know why this wasn’t mentioned or talked about in the. Nose breathing is great for slow, endurance, long distances. Sprinting and top end athletics require breathing through your mouth. I use nose breathing to modulate my runs breathing through my nose and keeping my breath easy for the majority of my run. Then open my mouth and breath hard when sprinting and will then slow my pace and when I can breath easy through my nose again I know I’m back into my endurance zone and can either keep going at a steady pace or open back up and sprint again.

  • @fxtech-art8242
    @fxtech-art8242 5 місяців тому

    I cant breath through mouth😅…i tried but it makes me uncomfortable…now I’m happy here😁

  • @LoomisTook
    @LoomisTook 10 місяців тому

    Yeah, it's tough. It feels like it's mostly psychological, just doesn't feel like you have any oxygen, even though obviously you do. Reminds me of the psychological panic when wearing gas mask in military.

  • @iamnoumansheikh
    @iamnoumansheikh Рік тому +2

    Go to 3:35 if you just want to know the method

  • @Charlie_ca
    @Charlie_ca Місяць тому

    I have exercise induced bronchoconstriction/ASTHMA (EIB/EIA), will nasal breathing help me run easily 5k?

  • @nourata.5893
    @nourata.5893 8 місяців тому +1

    Im gonna start trying this 😭 I’ve always breathed through my mouth during exercises

  • @thenayancat8802
    @thenayancat8802 2 роки тому +12

    Best combination for running imo is to breathe in through your nose and out through the mouth. Means you minimise the stale air (air you've already breathed in) while getting the benefit of cooler, filtered air through your nose. Takes a bit of effort but really helps especially on cold days to avoid very cold air burning your lungs

    • @ibrahimaljfout5057
      @ibrahimaljfout5057 2 роки тому +1

      This comment just helped me a ton! just finished a run and had some trouble breathing because of the cold/dry air, and I'm sure what you mentioned is going to be a game changer for me, thanks lots!

    • @thenayancat8802
      @thenayancat8802 2 роки тому +1

      @@ibrahimaljfout5057 No worries! I found myself tasting blood after some winter runs here in Scotland so I was delighted to learn about this trick to help out

    • @punisher007ish
      @punisher007ish 4 місяці тому

      thanks. qustion is it better to always be breathing through nose at a slow pace as this gives the blood time to get oxygen to or can ya do it fast and it still work? i think although hard to do slow and steady would work best even if ya gasping for air

    • @thenayancat8802
      @thenayancat8802 4 місяці тому

      Slow and steady might help with the temp of air, but when you're gasping you really need the turnover of gases. I wouldn't try to slow your breathing while you're running, it'll probably catch up to you quickly @@punisher007ish

  • @Tobreakthecycle
    @Tobreakthecycle Рік тому +2

    Anyone know anything about why my nose feels so dry after breathing through it during exercise? My whole face starts to feel like it’s on fire sometimes

  • @pozestbyalemon3587
    @pozestbyalemon3587 Рік тому +1

    I try but this doesn’t seem possible with my deviated septum. My left nostril is always blocked to some degree. I fear I am destined to be a mouth breather while running without surgery.

  • @presidentrepublic2479
    @presidentrepublic2479 Рік тому

    I dont feel tired at all. But the problem is i breathe in from nose but after a few seconds when i exhale my throat blocks. Like while snoring. What should i do?

  • @gavaudan2131
    @gavaudan2131 Рік тому +3

    I was cycling in the cold and my lungs got really hurt, I was coughing up mucus for 2 weeks. Nose breathing is definitely better for your lungs but it seems impossible when you're going at a very intense pace

    • @Lacleito
      @Lacleito 11 місяців тому

      Yeah, all this just works of you are not running or cycling competitively

  • @user-vr5se9sd3q
    @user-vr5se9sd3q Рік тому +1

    So you inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth or you do both through your nose?

  • @Bigsolrac
    @Bigsolrac 2 роки тому

    Laletly im beign getting dizzy after my runs, i believe it has to do with mouth breathing, time to practice this, thx

    • @srinivaskumarreddy120
      @srinivaskumarreddy120 Рік тому

      Lack of deep sleep & water are the main cause for dizziness. Nothing else, not even proper nutrition

  • @sadebell9097
    @sadebell9097 2 роки тому

    Sometimes like when I'm sitting I notice tht I barely use my stomach to get air. Or my breathing is very abnormal.

  • @midlandmatt
    @midlandmatt Рік тому +8

    Be careful to not make the change too quickly particularly during intense exercise, so your body has time to make adaptations, because in changing breathing too quickly I experienced some muscle cramping which may have been related to reduced oxygen intake

    • @darealinviz
      @darealinviz Рік тому

      literally what happened towards the end of my first run where I actually focused on full nose breathing

  • @burnastelo1429
    @burnastelo1429 3 роки тому +9

    Also yes dairy sucks for breathing

  • @NMETSGChan
    @NMETSGChan 6 місяців тому

    I have been a mouth breather all my life and at age 50 I started nasal breathing! But i had to resort to nasal strips to help for sleep.
    After 7 months I started training while nose breathing but it’s a long process for me. I did not see any difference appart from not having my pillow cover with drooling which is very gross!
    I will stick with nose breathing from now on!

  • @senzosithole10
    @senzosithole10 2 роки тому +2

    Hey just a quick question, is it ok if you breath in through your nose and then out through your mouth while running?

    • @Brandon68plus1
      @Brandon68plus1 2 роки тому +1

      That’s what I do but gonna try in/out nose only

  • @aguilar4727
    @aguilar4727 2 роки тому +5

    Would I get the same benefits from breathing in from my nose and exhaling through my mouth?

    • @Subtlenimbus
      @Subtlenimbus 2 роки тому +1

      I don’t believe so. When you adapt yourself to nasal breath, you are teaching your body to tolerate higher levels of CO2 in the blood. The higher levels of CO2 actually help you absorb more oxygen. If you exhale through your mouth, you lose the advantage of the extra CO2.

  • @EntertainmentCreation-cz5mh

    When Ever I go for running,,after complete ✅ only one kilometer,there is becoming a chest pain in my left side!

  • @scottslaughter6309
    @scottslaughter6309 9 місяців тому

    Apache warriors sometimes had to run 70 miles a day in the desert. They would teach their young to run with a mouthful of water so they were only able to breathe through their nose. So maybe instead of the tape you should try a mouthful of water while running. Some people might have a phobia about having their mouth covered.

  • @craptacular8282
    @craptacular8282 Рік тому +4

    I was amazed how much of a difference cutting dairy out makes to my airways. Its like you've been sick your whole life and you just got used to it because that's the way you've always been, so you think that's normal. Then suddenly your airways open up and you can breath again and now you know what it feels like to be well.

  • @1RAGEACE
    @1RAGEACE 2 роки тому +1

    Super hard to do this. But suppose if you don't use it, you'll lose it!

  • @FilmsFromPuddles
    @FilmsFromPuddles 3 роки тому +15

    Stopping dairy is good thing for blockage 😊

  • @Atimoz
    @Atimoz Рік тому

    Does the size of your nose matters ? Mine’s small and I can’t bring myself to breathe enough whilst running

  • @paulhenaultquilichini8103
    @paulhenaultquilichini8103 2 роки тому

    Nose breather for sure mate !

  • @joseromo299
    @joseromo299 Рік тому

    Do i breathe out my mouth though? Or breathe in and out with nose?

  • @ericwanyonyi2445
    @ericwanyonyi2445 9 місяців тому +1

    Been a mouth breather all my 56 years. Just started running again using nasal breathing. Its difficult but i will persist. I am running slower and my mouth automatically wants to open everytime i feel air hunger.

    • @piafrydensberglang9603
      @piafrydensberglang9603 8 місяців тому

      It's kind of killing my motivation being a runner who (actually) only can run with my mouth open. I have a large overbite and a retracted jaw, which means that I need to have my mouth slightly open all the time in my life.

  • @user7021user
    @user7021user Рік тому

    My problem is how to breath in cold weather because In every breath I feel cold and the need to sneeze
    How can i fix that

  • @ibelieveinaccuracy.fact-ch5942

    Nose breathing works as described just take your time.

  • @planning9930
    @planning9930 Рік тому

    Tried nose breathing while running and I kept getting out of breath and i just went back to the og

  • @mdahal4132
    @mdahal4132 4 місяці тому

    It is easy to practice running with water in the mouth. Of course it has to be slow Zone 2 run.

  • @believeinjesus8300
    @believeinjesus8300 Рік тому +3

    When I breathe through my nose while running I notice that I get a burning sensation in my nasal passages. I still work on my nose breathing but it can be uncomfortable.

    • @GTiR23
      @GTiR23 Рік тому +1

      Me too, painful to breathe through my nose. Ten times worse in cold weather. I don't think I'll be able to adapt.

    • @believeinjesus8300
      @believeinjesus8300 Рік тому

      @@GTiR23 oh yea cold weather is terrible.

    • @ericwanyonyi2445
      @ericwanyonyi2445 8 місяців тому +1

      Maybe take a sip of water before you run? That helps me.

    • @believeinjesus8300
      @believeinjesus8300 8 місяців тому

      @@ericwanyonyi2445 👍🏾

  • @hawkins5236
    @hawkins5236 3 роки тому +12

    Breathe in through my nose and breathe out of my mouth

  • @DarenC
    @DarenC Рік тому +8

    The dairy comment is spot on. I went 47 years breathing through my mouth almost all the time as I couldn't use my nose properly. Turned out I had a dairy intolerance and only realised when I changed to a plant-based diet

    • @MODEST500
      @MODEST500 Рік тому +1

      Pls dnt jump onto another extreme side . Plant based diet doesn't works neither meat based diets . You will be deficient in vit D 3 and K2 andnthats a hell you dnt want to experience. I started taking those supplements and got off my anxiety issues ,pills and even my BP pills . Now running like a terminator alhamdulillah.
      .
      It does makes a difference , thought I was too lazy even thought it was true by anxiety was due to me deficient in vit d3 and K2 .

    • @samuelbekele3601
      @samuelbekele3601 Рік тому

      @@MODEST500 Nonsense, you can get k2 and d3 from plant and fungi based sources like fermented foods and mushrooms (leave them out in the sun to increase the d3 to the fullest). A plant based diet isn't an extreme diet, a raw vegan diet is an extreme diet.

    • @MODEST500
      @MODEST500 Рік тому

      true you spoke the truth, i stand corrected now, May Allah swt guide you with guidance and wisdom.

    • @samuelbekele3601
      @samuelbekele3601 Рік тому

      @@MODEST500 HALLELUJAH

    • @MODEST500
      @MODEST500 Рік тому

      @@samuelbekele3601 eh ? i dnt understand brother ?

  • @Runner-Boy
    @Runner-Boy 2 роки тому +5

    What about people with allergies and messed up noses i can only breath out 1 side

    • @RelaxedRunning
      @RelaxedRunning  2 роки тому +5

      Luke, check out a book called 'Breath' by James Nestor. He goes into this specifically. Even watch a few interviews of him online. I interviewed him for episode 63 of the Relaxed Running Pod if you're interested.

    • @Runner-Boy
      @Runner-Boy 2 роки тому +3

      @@RelaxedRunning okay ill look

    • @jarduhat8267
      @jarduhat8267 2 роки тому +1

      to trigger the opening of your nasal passages: deep breath in, deep breath all the way out hold your breath/nose and rock your head gently until you have a medium strength urge to breath in(ideally 30-40 seconds) relaxed slow breath back in and out through your nose if possible for next couple mins. repeat 3 or 4 times. The paranasal sinuses are the main producers of nitric oxide. The healthy way to get more in your blood is breathing it in from your nose.

  • @babaraemmell828
    @babaraemmell828 7 місяців тому

    I used to run and walk five miles a day

  • @UnKnowngamer_shortss
    @UnKnowngamer_shortss 2 роки тому

    Still belly breathing is best🙂

  • @ASJyirod
    @ASJyirod Рік тому

    The fact that no physical activity requires manipulation of your nostrils allows you to always maintain the same exact nasal breathing pattern all the time if you’re disciplined to that extent, which is possible.

  • @ilonabarteczka253
    @ilonabarteczka253 4 місяці тому

    I tried to breathe through my nose when I was running today but it’s simply not happening. It feels like I am not getting enough oxygen. Any tips?

    • @280zx2by2
      @280zx2by2 Місяць тому

      Try starting on a treadmill so you can control your pace. You also have to get used to that feeling of not getting air, and remember its just a feeling, you’re getting plenty of air. Also blow your nose before you start, I also coat the inside of my nostrils with Vic’s to make sure they stay clear.

  • @ShivangiSingh-wc3gk
    @ShivangiSingh-wc3gk Рік тому

    I don’t usually breathe through my mouth on a day to day basis but I find myself doing more mouth breathings on runs. How can I train to stop that

    • @hodiemcsackschweiss
      @hodiemcsackschweiss Рік тому

      Slow down and breath in the same frequency as you would through your mouth. And of course, keep your mouth shut

  • @user-xc4eh4kp9n
    @user-xc4eh4kp9n Рік тому

    Great content but when you run, you need a massive amount of oxygen, my mouth is wide open when I run. However, other times, its through my nose

  • @daan5918
    @daan5918 2 роки тому

    Is it the same breathing in thru the nose and out thru the mouth?