Wisdom Wednesdays: The crazy benefits of nasal breathing during exercise

 What if I told you that simply breathing through your nose could boost your brain health, exercise performance, and lifespan? Sounds too good to be true, but the science says otherwise.

In this week's Wisdom Wednesday episode, we dive into the fascinating benefits of nasal breathing during exercise. I break down new research showing how breathing through your nose can trigger a state called transient hypercapnia, which boosts cerebral blood flow, activates longevity pathways, and mimics the effects of hypoxic training. If you want to maximize your brain gains, improve your cardio fitness, and maybe even extend your lifespan, don't miss this one.

0:50 - How nasal breathing prevents hyperventilation and helps retain CO2 during exercise
2:15 - The link between transient hypercapnia and increased cerebral blood flow
4:30 - Why boosting blood flow to the brain enhances neuroplasticity and cognition
6:00 - The ideal exercise intensity for maximizing cerebral blood flow (65-70% max effort)
8:15 - How nasal breathing can mimic the benefits of hypoxic training
10:30 - The connection between hypercapnia/hypoxia tolerance and longevity
12:45 - How to implement nasal breathing during your workouts

Key Takeaways:
- Nasal breathing during moderate exercise creates transient hypercapnia, boosting cerebral blood flow and neuroplasticity.
- Hypercapnia and hypoxia tolerance is linked to increased longevity in humans and animals.
- Try taping your mouth shut and breathing only through your nose during zone 2/moderate intensity workouts.

Get the full brain-boosting benefits of nasal breathing during your next workout by listening now!

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