There’s plenty of nasal strips are now appearing on the playing fields of professional padel. After the P1 Miami where Federico Chingotto was the first to wear them, it was his teammate Ale Galán who adopted them in turn. So, is this just a passing trend or a real innovation to improve performance?

Better breathing for better performance

Placed on the bridge of the nose, the nasal strip is a small adhesive device that allows you towiden the airways and facilitate nasal breathing. Concretely, this means a better muscle oxygenation, a reduction of premature fatigue and more efficient recovery between the points.

In a sport as explosive as padel, where the changes of direction are constant and where the physical intensity is supported, these benefits can make a difference. Several players point out that this helps them stay lucid and focused longer on the field.

A real impact during matches

There’s plenty of nasal strips not only help to improve the endurance but also to better manage the rest time. By facilitating more breathing deep and calm between the points, they participate in a better recovery mental and physical.

Padel is not the only sport to adopt this innovation: Carlos Alcaraz has already tested them on the tennis courts, just like some players of the FC Barcelone during their training.

A passing fad or a lasting revolution?

While some see it as a simple aesthetic gadget, others see it as a real performance tool. And while the first appearances on the professional circuit are still recent, it would not be surprising to see other players join this trend, like the duo Chingotto / Galan.

Source: PADEL Magazine

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