Why 3-Time World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman Chooses the AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece
By: Official Contributor Published: May 7, 2025
For the athletes at the absolute peak of strength, every advantage counts. Just ask Tom Stoltman, a three-time World’s Strongest Man and one of the most powerful humans on the planet. For Tom, every lift, every carry, and every second under the bar must be optimized, which is why he relies on the AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece to gain a critical edge.
Unlock Maximum Strength and Stability Through Concurrent Activation Potentiation (CAP)
Strength isn’t just about muscle size or brute force. It’s also about how efficiently your body recruits muscle fibers. That’s where the AIRWAAV mouthpiece shines. Using a principle known as Concurrent Activation Potentiation (CAP), AIRWAAV’s patented bite plate is engineered to align your jaw perfectly, ensuring full tooth contact during clenching. This precise alignment triggers a powerful neuromuscular response, enhancing overall muscle recruitment.
Here’s how it works: When you clench down with AIRWAAV, your brain releases a cascade of signals that unlock more of your body’s potential power, overcoming the instinctive restraint that usually limits muscle output. This means heavier lifts, more explosive carries, and greater overall power output.
The Result: Increased strength, more stability under max loads, and a competitive edge when it matters most.
AIRWAAV PX1 PERFORMANCE MOUTHPIECE
FOR IMPROVED STRENGTH AND BREATHING
Elevate Endurance with Optimized Breathing
Strength athletes know that endurance isn’t just for marathon runners. In strongman events, you need to be able to push through brutal, sustained efforts without your performance fading. That’s why the AIRWAAV mouthpiece is also engineered to optimize your breathing efficiency.
What sets it apart: Unlike standard bite guards that just absorb clenching, the AIRWAAV mouthpiece actively opens your airway by guiding your tongue into a forward, downward position beneath the front intake bar. This reflex-driven tongue posture widens your airway and reduces your respiratory rate by up to 20%, cutting down lactic acid buildup and delaying the muscle fatigue that can kill your performance.
The Result: More reps, longer sets, and fewer moments where you feel like you’re hitting a wall. You’ll be able to recover faster between attempts, giving you the endurance to crush long events like the Atlas Stones or Farmer’s Walk.
Backed by 15 Years of Research
AIRWAAV’s effectiveness isn’t just marketing – it’s backed by over 15 years of peer-reviewed, published research. Dr. Dena Garner, a leader in exercise physiology, developed this technology to truly transform athletic performance. Studies have shown that using AIRWAAV can reduce cortisol levels by up to 50% post-exercise, enhance muscle power, and significantly improve endurance
Why Tom Stoltman Chooses AIRWAAV
For Tom Stoltman, it’s simple – when you’re competing against the world’s strongest, every advantage counts. AIRWAAV helps him find the edge to lift more, last longer, and recover faster. In his own words, “The difference it makes in my training is unreal. It’s a game-changer.”
Hear from Tom on why he swears by the AIRWAAV Mouthpiece.
Experience the Power for Yourself
If you want to push your limits like Tom and many of the other top strength athletes in the world, it’s time to upgrade to the AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece. Shop now and discover the difference that 15 years of science-backed innovation can make in your training.
WHICH AIRWAAV MOUTHPIECE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
PX1 Performance Mouthpiece
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Designed for athletes who prefer a relaxed fit
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Features an open bite channel for easy breathing
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Popular for strongman, strength training, HIIT
PX2 Performance Mouthpiece
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Designed for athletes who prefer a snug, secure fit with more cushion between teeth
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Features a narrow bite channel with form-fitting bars
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Popular for powerlifting and endurance sports
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The AIRWAAV optimizes jaw and tongue placement to enhance airflow and muscle efficiency. This leads to increased strength, endurance, and faster recovery, helping athletes perform at their best.
By clenching on the mouthpiece, you enhance neuromuscular response and improve muscle activation throughout the body. This results in increased muscular force during high-intensity exercises and movements.
AIRWAAV optimally positions the jaw and tongue, increasing the size of the airway. This increase in airway opening improves breathing and reduces your respiratory rate by up to 20%, which lowers lactic acid production and perceived exertion. As a result, you can sustain higher intensity levels for longer periods.
Yes, the mouthpiece is designed for comfort with a relaxed fit. The patented material molds snugly to your lower teeth after heating, ensuring it stays in place without causing discomfort.
Depending on your bite habits, the AIRWAAV mouthpiece typically lasts between 6 to 9 months, providing long-lasting support for your athletic needs.
Yes, the AIRWAAV PX1 model can be worn with braces. The wider bite channel allows the patented material to fit around brackets, and you can remold the mouthpiece as teeth move.
Yes. We have over 15 years of peer-reviewed, published research to support our claims. Visit our research page to learn more.
Yes, we offer a 30-day risk-free trial. If you’re not satisfied with the results, you can return the mouthpiece for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
scientific evidence supporting airwaav performance benefits
STUDY SHOWS AIRWAAV REDUCES RESPIRATORY RATE BY UP TO 20%
In a published study, Dr. Dena Garner found that the AIRWAAV Mouthpiece can reduce respiratory rates by up to 20%, which may be attributed to optimized tongue and mandibular positioning that enhances airway openings. This aligns with broader research demonstrating various physiological improvements from using oral appliances during exercise, including changes in lactate and cortisol levels, and increased power output.

STUDY SHOWS AIRWAAV MOUTHPIECE REDUCES CORTISOL LEVELS DURING INTENSE WORKOUTS
In a study by Dr. Dena Garner, the AIRWAAV Mouthpiece was shown to significantly reduce serum cortisol levels during and after intense resistance exercise, suggesting a lower overall stress response. This aligns with previous findings that mouthpiece use can decrease lactate concentration and enhance performance, possibly by modulating neuroendocrine pathways and improving recovery.

HEAR FROM THE PROS

"The research speaks for itself - if you want to be the strongest version of yourself, an Airwaav mouthpiece will get you there faster."
MITCHELL HOOPER
2023 WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN

“I feel more explosive and stable when I'm biting down on the Airwaav mouthpiece. I recommend this product to any athlete wanting to get the most out of their training.”
TOM STOLTMAN
2024 WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN

"Airwaav gives me that extra edge during my strongman training. During high intensity loads or conditioning work, I’m able to breath and recover better"
SAM BELLIVEAU
STRONGEST WOMAN IN CANADA

"My breathing has never been better. Clenching my jaw without concern has resulted in a strong brace for my traps and neck keeping me pain free and healthier longer."
BOBBY THOMPSON
PROFESSIONAL STRONGMAN
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