How Athletes Are Replacing Vapes With Aromatherapy

A growing number of athletes — from CrossFit competitors to weekend runners — are ditching vapes and switching to aromatherapy breathers. The performance gains are measurable within weeks.

The Performance Problem

Nicotine constricts blood vessels, reducing oxygen delivery to muscles. Vaping reduces VO2 max — your body's ability to use oxygen during exercise. According to research published in the journal Sports Medicine, even casual vapers show measurable lung function reduction compared to non-vapers.

The Switch

Athletes who switch to a CHEWZ Puffer report improved breathing during workouts within 2 weeks. The aromatherapy provides the deep breathing ritual that many athletes used vaping for pre-workout — the calming breath before a lift, the focus breath before a sprint.

Peppermint and Performance

Peppermint essential oil has been shown to improve exercise performance. A study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found peppermint improved respiratory rate, grip strength, and running performance. The Mint Puffer delivers this with every inhale — before, during, or after training.