The diaphragm is a large muscle that sits below the lungs and helps the lungs expand and contract. Diaphragmatic breathing is a deep breathing exercise that fully engages the diaphragm and increases ...

Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that makes full use of your lung capacity. Diaphragmatic breathing benefits include reduced stress, improved sleep, and lowered heart rate. You should practice ...

Breathing techniques may reduce stress and anxiety, help a person get to sleep, or support treatment for lung conditions. Some techniques work to give immediate relief. Others may work best with ...

Most runners know that in order to get better, they need to train the major muscle groups that are activated during a run – the quads, the glutes, the hamstrings, the calves. But few think about ...

You know breathing is always critical. Your body’s cells need oxygen to function, and you need to release carbon dioxide, a waste gas, through exhalation. When you run (or participate in any other ...

While you might not think much about how you breathe, it can impact your running performance. Practicing proper breathing while running can help you improve the quality of your run and avoid injury.

Stress and anxiety can negatively impact your health in many ways. However, several types of breathing techniques can help bring about a relaxation response, which may help you feel calmer and more ...

A worldwide pandemic is more than enough to induce excess stress. Many people have had to deal with a changing work life and family life, leading to uncertainty. Having a moment of mindfulness with ...

Strength training isn’t just for biceps. It may also provide support for the muscles that help us breathe to reduce blood pressure. A daily dose for six weeks of high-resistance inspiratory muscle ...

Rhythmic breathing allows you to slide easily into an effort and pace at which everything glides. In my early days on the run, I, like most, didn’t give any thought to breathing. But after dealing ...