Breathing

omgsayalathieo

I always hear/ read different ways to breath during your workout. So which is better?

Breath in through nose and exhale through mouth
or
Breath in through nose and exhale through nose


Thanks!!

tex43

In through the nose out through the mouth.

bubblez_x3

In thorough nose out through mouth

kasmir8199

I think it all depends on the exercise/activity. I've done a lot of muay thai kickboxing and in order to make sure I'm breathing efficiently, I take forceful breaths in/out through the mouth with every punch/kick/elbow/knee...it almost sounds like I'm saying "Shh!" to someone with each move. It feels and sounds funny while learning it, but after a while, it becomes natural and keeps you from getting winded easily.

With things like Pilates or Yoga, I'm still learning the appropriate breathing techniques. They're much different.

nubreeze33

in through the nose and out through the mouth, and when it's intense and you are taking those short breaths and can hardly talk, slow and deep through the nose and slow and deep out the mouth it will help bring your heart rate to a pace that will help you get through the work out!

omgsayalathieo

Thanks!! No more confusing workout breathing for me!! :laugh:

GorillaNJ

Exhale through your nose? Maybe we should change your screen name to snotonshoe