Deep Breathing

[rabbit]

I have always enjoyed deep breathing (pranayama) and the feeling it produces. Now studies have come out saying deep breathing can improve respiratory muscle endurance capacity by 12 %. I have tried this with success and recommend it to anyone who struggles with the endurance ascept of running.

Here is the link:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=419707

 

[Xue Sheng]

This is also a benefit of training certain styles of Qigong and some strike training drills in Xingyquan

 

[terryl965]

Great now I can make my lungs have muscles, YEA they need the help they are so out of shape.

 

[tshadowchaser]

Deep breathing exercises have always made me feel better but I never really knew the medical aspects

 

[Keith Kirkendall]

Deep, abdominal breathing also helps improve the lymphatic system of the body...healthier immune function.