Your First 14 Days with AIRWAAV: Endurance Training Edition
If you’re a runner, cyclist, rower, or endurance athlete, you know that breathing efficiency and endurance capacity are everything. The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece is designed to help you breathe better, control your heart rate, and push harder for longer—but like any training tool, it takes time to adjust.
This 14-day onboarding plan will help you integrate AIRWAAV into your training, so you can fully experience the benefits without disrupting your performance.
What to Expect at First
At first, wearing the mouthpiece may feel a bit strange—especially while maintaining steady-state breathing over long durations. This is completely normal.
Your brain will need time to adapt to the sensation of wearing it, similar to breaking in a new pair of running shoes. The more consistently you wear it, the less you’ll notice it—and the more natural it will feel.
Days 1-3: Light Integration & Adaptation
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Wear AIRWAAV during warm-ups, cooldowns, and low-intensity activities (walking, stretching, or easy recovery rides/runs).
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Spend time simply breathing with it in—breathe through both your nose and mouth to get comfortable.
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If you use a heart rate monitor, track your heart rate at rest while wearing AIRWAAV and see if you notice any differences in breathing efficiency.
Days 4-7: Use It in Shorter Workouts
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Start wearing it for low-to-moderate intensity training (short runs, easy rides, rower sessions under 30 minutes).
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Focus on breathing naturally—many endurance athletes assume they need to breathe differently, but AIRWAAV works by opening your airway naturally.
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If it feels odd at first, don’t stress—just stay consistent and let your body adapt.
Days 8-14: Full Integration Into Endurance Training
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Start wearing it during progressively longer sessions (over 45 minutes).
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Use it in higher-intensity training efforts (tempo runs, interval rides, race-pace sessions).
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Monitor how your breathing feels over time—you should start to feel more in control of your breath, less tension in your jaw, and more endurance late in workouts.
How Do You Know It’s Working?
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More Controlled Breathing – You’ll feel like you can breathe deeper and more efficiently, especially as fatigue sets in.
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Lower Heart Rate at the Same Effort – Many endurance athletes notice that they can hold the same pace at a slightly lower heart rate, a sign of improved breathing efficiency.
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Less Jaw Tension, More Relaxation – A relaxed jaw = a relaxed upper body, which helps with running and cycling efficiency.
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Better Performance in Long Sessions – You may find yourself able to sustain efforts longer with less breathing strain.
Final Thoughts
Endurance sports are all about efficiency—and AIRWAAV is designed to help you breathe easier, stay relaxed, and perform better for longer. Stick to this onboarding plan, stay consistent, and soon, AIRWAAV will feel like a natural part of your training—just like your shoes, bike, or rower.
