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how do nasal strips workNasal Strips 101: What They Are, How They Work, and Why Athletes Swear By Them

Nasal Strips 101: What They Are, How They Work, and Why Athletes Swear By Them

If you've ever watched professional sport and wondered about the beige or coloured strips across athletes' noses, you're not alone. Nasal strips are one of those tools that look deceptively simple...

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functional fitness breathingHow to Breathe Better During Hyrox (And Why It's Your Biggest Competitive Edge)

How to Breathe Better During Hyrox (And Why It's Your Biggest Competitive Edge)

If you've competed in Hyrox — or even just watched a race — you know that the limiting factor for most athletes isn't strength, isn't power, and often isn't even pure aerobic fitness. It's the abi...

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athlete recovery tipsThe Recovery Hack Used by 20+ Olympic Athletes (It Costs Less Than Your Coffee)

The Recovery Hack Used by 20+ Olympic Athletes (It Costs Less Than Your Coffee)

The recovery industry will sell you a cryotherapy pod for £50,000 or a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for your spare bedroom. And while those tools have their place, the most consistent, evidence-backe...

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do nasal strips workDo Nasal Strips Actually Work? What Athletes Know That You Don't

Do Nasal Strips Actually Work? What Athletes Know That You Don't

It's a fair question. You see them on the faces of professional athletes at the highest level of sport and wonder: are those nasal strips doing anything, or is it just a placebo? Maybe even a spon...

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breathingWhy You Wake Up Tired: The Mouth Breathing Problem Nobody Talks About

Why You Wake Up Tired: The Mouth Breathing Problem Nobody Talks About

You set your alarm, got a full eight hours, and still woke up feeling like you hadn't slept at all. Sound familiar? If you're dragging yourself out of bed every morning with a dry mouth, a dull he...

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