For more than a decade now I only breathe using my diaphragm and nose whether I am going upstairs, playing football or doing 5K parkrun. The difference in my oxygen efficiency, VO2, delay in the onset of lactic-acid has been significant. The old way I was taught during my teenage years of inhaling huge amounts of air and expelling air forecfully via my mouth are long gone and for the better!

In the world of professional sports, athletes constantly seek innovative ways to enhance their performance and maintain their overall health. One such athlete who has captured the attention of many is Erling Haaland, the prolific Norwegian striker who has taken the football world by storm. Apart from his incredible skills on the pitch, Haaland has gained fame for a rather unconventional habit – taping his mouth shut at night to improve his nasal breathing. In this article, we explore the benefits of nasal breathing and how it has become a key element in Haaland’s quest for peak performance and well-being.