With clear cues to inhale, hold, and exhale, this guided practice encourages deep relaxation and inner harmony. Embrace each ...

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 ...

1: Sit up straight in a chair with your spine against its back. 2: Tilt your chin toward your chest and round your shoulders ...

In yoga, focusing on and controlling your breathing is called pranayama. Slowing down how fast you inhale and exhale your breath can help you control and calm your body. Next time you are feeling ...

As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address ...

Dr. David Spiegel guides you through cyclic sighing, a breath work practice that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Summary: Dr. David Spiegel guides you through a simple yet powerful breath work ...

Lung exercises can increase lung capacity and help people control their breathing. They are helpful for people with lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When a person breathes, ...

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In weightlifting or calisthenics, an eccentric movement occurs when you lower the weight or lower your body, such as the downward portion of a pushup or the lowering of a dumbbell. A concentric ...