Personal trainers and their peers like to remind you of this, as if you don’t know how.
You’ve been inhaling and exhaling all your life.
But during aworkout, you might not be getting it right.
That’s not good.
We need regular oxygen to feed our muscles.
This is why we breathe heavily and consistently while running and walking, she says.
For a safe and effective workout, try these techniques.
Use the entire abdominal area for oxygen, not just the top of your chest.
Some runners prefer a rhythmic pattern.
It may be awkward at first, but with practice, it will come to you naturally.
But keep breathing to help stabilize your torso.
In other words, it makes your plank more effective.
When you’re doing a HIIT workout
High-intensity interval training can leave you breathless and quickly.
Let’s say you’re doing 30 seconds of jumping jacks during a routine.
You’re probably taking big breaths in through your mouth to get more oxygen fast.
