Nasal Breathing Makes Everything Better

  • BUILD CO2 TOLERANCE

    Ensuring proper oxygen exchange in blood hemoglobin resulting in 10-20% more oxygen absorption

  • PRODUCE MORE NITRIC OXIDE

    To dilatate blood vessels & airways enhancing circulation, blood flow & flexibility in the arteries

  • ORAL HEALTH

    Balances oral PH & promotes proper jaw structure & tongue posture

  • MENTAL CLARITY

    Increased cerebral blood flow improving cognitive function. Enter the zone & flow state quicker

  • IMMUNITY

    Warms, humifies, & filters air from viruses, bacteria, pollution, allergens, & toxins, before reaching lungs.

  • INCREASE VO2 MAX

    Increase the maximum amount of oxygen absorbed by the body during aerobic exercise

  • SLEEP QUALITY

    Activates diaphragm, parasympathetic nervous system & vagus nerve to reduce heart rate, calm the body, prevent snoring

  • REDUCE FATIGUE

    Decrease excessive lactic acid buildup & retains 42% more moisture then mouth breathing to ensure proper hydration

  • REDUCE STRESS

    Activates parasympathetic nervous system & prevents fight or flight response associated with shallow upper chest mouth breathing.

Did you know We take over 20,000 breaths per day? Start making them count.

The Three Pillars of Breath Control

Dysfunctional breathing is an often-overlooked hurdle to achieving peak performance, recovery, and health. ELVT focuses on three foundational pillars:

Performance

BUILD CO2 TOLERANCE

INCREASE VO2 MAX

INCREASE ENDURANCE

REDUCE EXCESS LACTIC ACID

NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION

ACCELERATE FLOW STATE

INJURY PREVENTION

PREVENT DEHYDRATION

IMPROVE HRV METRICS

IMPROVE NEURILOGICAL FUNCTION

Recovery

IMPROVE REM & RESTORATIVE SLEEP

REDUCE SNORING & SLEEP APNEA

REDUCE CORTISOL

REDUCE OXIDATIVE STRESS

REDUCE ANXIETY

REDUCE CHRONIC INFLATION

IMPROVE MENTAL CLARITY

ACTIVATE PARASYMPATHETIC

NERVOUS SYSTEM & VAGUS NERVE

Wellness

IMPROVE RESPIRATORY HEALTH

IMPROVE CELLULAR HEALTH

IMPROVE IMMUNE FUNCTION

IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH

PREVENT SLEEP DISORDERS

REDUCE HEART RATE

LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

How We Became Mouth Breathers

As humans evolved and modern lifestyles took hold, we traded functional breathing for convenience. Processed foods, pollutants, stress, and posture changes have turned many of us into chronic over-breathers.

The mouth was designed as a backup, not your main breathing system. Mouth breathing limits oxygen efficiency and disrupts the body’s natural rhythms—impacting everything from endurance to sleep quality.

10 reasons not to mouth breathe

PRODUCES MINIMAL NITRIC OXIDE

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

REMOVES TOO MUCH CO2

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

REDUCES BLOOD FLOW

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

LIMITS BREATHING CAPACITY

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

INCREASES MOISTURE LOSS

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

LOWER AIR QUALITY

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

HIGHER HEALTH RISK

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

POOR SLEEP

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

POOR ORAL HYGIENE

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

PHYSICAL ABNORMALITIES

Mouth breathing doesn't effectively produce nitric oxide in the bloodstream. Nitric oxide is vital for the cells and muscles to absorb oxygen; less oxygen leads to more fatigue and stress on the muscles and respiratory system.

Nasal Breather VS Mouth Breather

Less Mouth. More Power.

Your nose is your body’s built-in performance enhancer.

  • Nitric Oxide

    Naturally produced during nasal breathing, this molecule improves circulation, oxygen delivery, and recovery.

  • CO₂ Tolerance

    Controlled nasal breathing builds your CO₂ tolerance—improving endurance, mental focus, and stress regulation.

  • Diaphragmatic Activation

    Engages the parasympathetic nervous system for calm, focused performance.

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shut your mouth to reach your full potential.

"Wearing ELVT forces me to focus on my breath which helps quiet my mind. I recommend them to all my athletes."

CHRISCAMACHO

Combat Conditioning Coach

"Diaphragmatic breathingthrough the nose is vital forhealth & endurance. ELVT is agreat tool to optimize yourbreath."

DR Jena Gatses

Athlete Performance Coach

"I have become more aware ofmy day-to-day breathing habitssince I started sleeping with ELVT."

RANDY HETRICK

TRX Founder/Navy Seal

"Wearing ELVT forces me to focus on my breath which helps quiet my mind. I recommend them to all my athletes."

CHRISCAMACHO

Combat Conditioning Coach

"Diaphragmatic breathingthrough the nose is vital forhealth & endurance. ELVT is agreat tool to optimize yourbreath."

DR Jena Gatses

Athlete Performance Coach

"I have become more aware ofmy day-to-day breathing habitssince I started sleeping with ELVT."

RANDY HETRICK

TRX Founder/Navy Seal

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