Conscious Breathing Strategies in Strength Training and Recovery
It’s shocking to think that we may not have a grasp of the most functions of our body. Something like breathing may seem automatic but
It’s shocking to think that we may not have a grasp of the most functions of our body. Something like breathing may seem automatic but
The most important element of life is the breath; however, most of us pay little or no attention to the way in which we breathe.
The use of belts is a topic that is much considered, much debated, and sometimes contradictory – and that’s just me. I have a lot
In many sports, especially combat sports, the use of restricted breathing in various forms, has become quite popular. In a recent study in the Journal
How has your breathing been today? If you don’t know, then it is likely the quality of your breath has been poor. Few of us
Breathing. We do it all day, every day. So what’s there to learn? As it turns out, the answer is rather a lot. Becoming better
Our breath is our primary nutrition. We can go without food for somewhere in the range of twenty to forty days, and we can go
Dropping pH values in the body have long been associated with reduced performance. There are many reasons that a more acidic environment can have this
Working the respiratory muscles has long been a goal in fitness culture. It’s not something you’ll see a machine for in the gym, not even
For the majority of us, breathing is one of those qualities that we loftily take for granted. We depend on inhaling thousands of breaths a
If you’re around my age, you might remember the old Saturday Night live skit, “At Home with Monica Seles.” In the skit, much fun was
Athletes are constantly searching for new ideas or training methods to help them gain an edge over their competition. Respiratory muscle training (RMT) falls into
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