How do you breathe when you work out?

Always always always inhale through your nose and exhale through the mouth. By inhaling through the nose, you will be utilizing Nitric Oxide, which helps open your blood vessels and will improve the oxygen consumption rate in your lungs by nearly 20% more than when you mouth breathe.

How does breath holding increase the oxygen in your blood and improve athletic performance?

When you hold your breath, your brain sends a signal to your spleen - which is your "blood bank" - to release more oxygen into your bloodstream because you affront inhaling any. After about 15 seconds of a breath hold, inhale (through the nose) and return to normal breathing for a minute or so. When you complete 6-8 rounds of that, you will have the amount of oxygen in your blood that is equivalent to training at a high altitude. This is where you will get an increase in energy, muscular endurance and focus.

When is it not safe to do breathwork exercises?

When you are behind the wheel or in a body of water (even the bathtub). Dizziness and light-headedness are a few of the side effects that could happen when you do breathwork exercises. You don't want to be driving or in a pool and become dizzy or light-headed.

Resources

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Breathing for Success: An Introduction to Athletic Breathwork in Chicago

In the bustling city of Chicago, where the passion for sports runs deep, athletes of all levels are constantly seeking ways to elevate their performance and unlock their full potential. Amidst the skyscrapers and the vibrant energy of the Windy City, a powerful tool emerges: athletic breathwork.

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Unlocking Athletic Potential: The Power of Breathwork Inspired by Wim Hof

Within the domain of sports and athleticism, the pursuit of peak performance knows no bounds. Athletes constantly seek innovative strategies to enhance their physical prowess and mental resilience. One such transformative approach gaining traction is inspired by Wim Hof, renowned for his pioneering work in breathwork.

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Boost Your Athletic Power, Speed, and Endurance with Breathwork

In the world of sports and athletics, every advantage counts. From the explosive power needed for sprints to the enduring strength required for prolonged matches, athletes are constantly seeking ways to push their limits and enhance their performance.

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Become A Better Athlete

In a world saturated with fitness fads and diet crazes, there's one game-changer that's often overlooked—breathing. In this short but impactful video, Mike Kolander, the driving force behind Breathletics, shares the profound reason he founded this revolutionary fitness approach.