Breathe Well During Exercise

Breathe in and breathe out — simple, right? Not really. When it comes to exercise, the art of inhaling and exhaling may be a tad complicated than we think.

- Vishakha Ranawat

We all inhale and exhale; it doesn’t really require much effort. We simply take in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. However, when you exercise, your heart beats faster and your working muscles require much more oxygen. Your brain senses the need and instructs the respiratory system to fulfil it, so you start breathing quicker as a result. This whole process should be taken seriously, because if you don’t breathe right, a lack of oxygen can cause harmful effects, such as dizziness, headache and fatigue.

Proper breathing can affect the overall quality of your workouts, energy levels, and even your ability to burn fat. It also keeps your joints lubricated. So, it’s important to get it right.