When hiking, breathe through the nose to improve oxygen intake

Hiking or climbing a mountain is a strenuous activity but you may be able to improve your performance if you breathe right. – Pixabay

Breathe in and out through your nose, not your mouth, when you are out hiking or in the mountains to improve your oxygen intake, is the guidance from specialists.

“Our performance in the mountains also depends on breathing correctly,” says high-altitude mountaineer Alix von Melle.