INTAKE IS AN EXPERIENCE
INTAKE IS AN EXPERIENCE
Use the science of breathing to achieve your best health
Know how your body naturally recuperates so you can give it what it needs to fully restore, both when you're sleeping and when you're awake.
CIRCULATION
HEALING
IMMUNITY
Can't Nose Breathe
Over two-thirds of people report that they have trouble breathing through their nose, even while at rest.
Chronic Snoring
90 million American adults suffer from snoring, with 40% of men and 24% of women being habitual snorers.
Deviated Septum
Septal deviation is common, and in many cases can cause trouble breathing, sinusitis, chronic snoring, and sleep apnea.
Your mind and your body are connected. When you take care of your body, you're also taking care of your brain and nervous system.
CALM AND COLLECTED
CLEAR AND FOCUSED
Your body is a fine-tuned machine: the better the fuel you put in, the better it runs.
EFFICIENCY
SUPPORT
Your body has a remarkable ability to keep pushing. Though the way we train in the gym has a big impact on our stamina and endurance, our bodies are able to build strength and staying power through their own physical processes, and we can support these processes simply by making small changes to our behavior. Because our system is so complex, seemingly subtle shifts--like breathing through your nose rather than your mouth--can have a multi-faceted effect on our performance. When you’re already giving it your all, sometimes that extra edge is all you need to move up to the next level.
A nasal-only breathing pattern boosts blood oxygenation up to 15% more than inhaling or exhaling through the mouth
The internal nose provides around 90% of the respiratory system’s air-conditioning requirement, helping to temperature-control and humidify the air you breathe
The nose recovers around 33% of exhaled heat and moisture, working to keep your body’s hydration and temperature at an equilibrium
Our kits come in three sizes [Small, Medium, & Large]. Each kit has two bands, slightly varied in size, like this:
Band size is best determined by the width of the bottom of your nose. The printable size chart below allows you to measure from the widest part of one nostril to the other.
If you do not have a printer (or it always seems to be out of ink like ours) don't worry. You can use the millimeter side of a ruler to determine your size range.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a guide, not the rule. Simply get as close to get started. If after use, you feel a different size would work better for you, let us know and we'll dial you in!
The square highlighted in blue shows the size that the user should choose based on the sizing guide.
We receive a lot of questions about sizing, both from people looking to try the band for the first time and those who have already tried a few different sizes. Whether you're about to place your first order, or you've already received your kit, here are answers to the questions we most frequently receive.
Based on feedback we’ve gotten from our test phase users, we’ve learned a couple things. One is that most people can fit comfortably within a range of sizes, and like to try out at least two before deciding which works best for them. Something else we’ve noticed is that many of our users prefer to have two different sizes for different activities: one for exercise and one for sleeping, or one for their gym routine and another to wear under goggles or a faceplate. Plus, sometimes it’s just nice to have an extra option. Variety is the spice of life, as they say.
If you’re wearing Intake for high-impact activity, or in a sport that requires goggles or a faceplate, we recommend sizing down. A smaller size band will create less pull on the adhesive tabs, making the band more likely to stay put. Of course, your mileage may vary, so we recommend trying out both sizes in your kit to see which is the best fit for you. For use of Intake with sun glasses, there should be no need to change your size from whichever you feel is most comfortable.
If you’ll primarily be using Intake for sleep or lower-impact activities (for instance, a moderate gym set), we recommend choosing your normal size or even sizing up—the larger sized bands are less convex, meaning they’ll pull your nostrils open wider and allow greater airflow. However, this also means they’ll pull harder on the adhesive tabs, meaning you’ll potentially get less run time out of the tabs. You will learn quickly if your skin takes well to the adhesive and you are able to use a larger size, or if your skin prefers the use of a size that is more "perfect" for your nose. If you'll just be using the bands for sleep, it's best to opt for a slightly larger size first to ensure you have access to the most airflow.
Follow the directions above to ensure you've sized the chart correctly upon printing. Once you've got your chart in your hands and the size tabs cut and folded, place your nose inside the tabs to see which offers the best fit. The right size should fit your nose with a tiny bit of wiggle room--you should be able to feel the edges of the paper lightly graze your nose on either side. The fit shouldn't be snug, nor should you be able to rest your nose in the paper tab without feeling the edge of the paper on either side.
The proper size Intake Band should create a significant difference in airflow while not exerting too much force on the tabs. Most first-time users, including those who have no trouble breathing through their nose normally, are surprised by the increase in airflow Intake creates. Though this isn't an exact science, a good rule of thumb is that if you're not surprised by how clearly you can breathe, your band is likely too small. Conversely, if your band feels uncomfortable, or your tabs peel off despite proper application, your band is likely too big.
We get it--sizing can be tricky! If you haven't already, we recommend taking each band in your kit for a full test run--give both sizes a full training day or night of sleep, and see how they wear. The proper size often seems too big at first (if you hold it up to your nose without applying it to the tabs, there should be around 3mm to 1/4 inch of space on either side). As long as the band doesn't pull up the tabs before you're ready to remove them, it should be the right size for you. If the band is too small, you'll find that it doesn't open your nostrils wide enough to feel a noticeable difference. If you've used the size chart and given both bands a trial run, contact us at info@intakebreathing.com and we'll ship you an alternate size. No need to return your current bands, simply give them to a friend or recycle them.