Best Weightlifting Mouthpiece

You may think that proper weightlifting breathing is the same as regular breathing or that it comes naturally to anybody who lifts, but that’s not exactly true. Using proper weightlifting breathing techniques, especially when paired with an AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece, can increase your airflow and reduce your fatigue and blood pressure. Don’t give in to the temptation to hold your breath during weightlifting as that can increase your blood pressure to dangerous levels, bring on fatigue more quickly, and even cause you to faint, which can be dangerous or even life-threatening when you’re lifting heavy weights.

Start by doing some deep breathing exercises before you start your lifting session. Take in a deep breath through your nose, hold it for a few seconds, and let it go through your mouth. Do this for a few minutes to prepare for controlled breathing during your workout and to relax you before lifting.

When lifting, breathe out as you lift the weight. If you’re bench pressing, for example, this would mean beginning to breathe out as soon as you push the weight away from your chest. Exhale fully either through your nose or mouth. As you lower the weight, using less exertion, breathe in through your nose in a controlled manner. Repeat throughout your workout. Do not be tempted to use the Valsalva maneuver while lifting, a technique where you hold your breath during lifting. Some professional powerlifters swear by it, but studies have shown that it significantly increases your risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks. 

Most Effective Weightlifting Mouthpiece

Weightlifters have been using performance weightlifting mouthpieces for many years. To start, they wore standard mouthguards, which are protective mouthpieces that are worn in a variety of sports. Then the AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece came along, and weightlifters had a much better option. Because weightlifting is not a contact sport, there is really no need for a lifter to wear a protective mouthguard, and many traditional mouthguards can even interfere with breathing while lifting. The AIRWAAV was designed to help improve endurance, reduce cortisol levels during strenuous lifting sessions, and reduce lactic acid that leads to fatigue.

We developed the AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece with high intensity athletes like you in mind. We recognize the sacrifices you make and strive to help you improve your performance to reach your maximum capacity. Continue reading to learn how our mouthpiece assists you in fulfilling your weightlifting goals and more.

The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece was designed over 15 years of research and development with elite athletes and cadets at the Citadel in South Carolina. Dr. Dena Garner, the inventor of the AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece, performed studies on the effects of the mouthpiece on reaction time and cortisol and lactate production. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on the subject. Here, we will present the most important facts about how the AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece works in easy-to-understand language based on the scientific articles published.

The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece is made of our patented VistaMaxx material, which is a hydrophobic fitting material that helps the mouthpiece stay in place during strenuous exercise. It is moldable to your teeth for maximum comfort and a more secure fit. When you first receive your AIRWAAV, you can easily mold it in just a couple of minutes with a microwave and a bowl of cold water. If you are having orthodontic or dental work done, there is no need to purchase a new mouthpiece when it no longer fits — you can remold it as many times as you need to until your orthodontic work is completed.

The bite plate is the part of the mouthpiece that fits over your lower molars. It absorbs the pressure of clenching your teeth during your weightlifting session. It also affects your tongue and jaw positions in such a way as to optimize your airway opening. This supports the O2/CO2 exchange during your workout. It also reduces the production of cortisol, which allows your muscles to recover more quickly between workouts.

The intake bar fits against your lower front teeth. When you’re working out, you move your tongue forward and tuck it under the intake bar. This helps to increase the efficiency of your airway by 8-9% and aids the bite plate in supporting the O2/CO2 exchange that happens during intense workouts. This can lower your respiratory rate by nearly 30 percent and decrease the production of lactic acid.

The AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece has been engineered to increase your endurance, improve recovery times, and increase your muscles’ strength and endurance. Order the best performance mouthpiece online today and see the difference AIRWAAV can make in your weightlifting breathing.