Why do I always start yawning ...

rchambers2072

About 10 minutes into my Jillian Michaels DVD? It can't be just coincidence because I do the DVD at all different times of the day. Any ideas??

lniffa

I have no clue why, because I do it also!! It never fails to happen.

rockchalk956

When you yawn, your body is trying to take in more oxygen to send to your brain. Just make sure you're breathing evenly and try not to take short, shallow breaths too often.

ex: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/22/apolo-ohno-yawning-yawns_n_471719.html

TheYearofMe

dehydration??

jcstanton

When you yawn, your body is trying to take in more oxygen to send to your brain. Just make sure you're breathing evenly and try not to take short, shallow breaths too often.

ex: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/22/apolo-ohno-yawning-yawns_n_471719.html

^^This!!! I was getting ready to say the exact same thing, but rockchalk stole my thunder.

hongruss

I used to do it on the warm up of P90X2, but after a couple of minutes it would pass.

Is it your body calling for more oxygen but not warmed up properly?

Russ.

Edit: I agree with Rockchalk lmao

Gutter19

Because Jillian is boring.

Music_is_my_soul

Here is a little something about yawning. Kinda interesting if you think about it.




Everybody yawns — from unborn babies to the oldest great-grandparent. Animals do it, too. But why, exactly, do people and animals yawn? No one knows for sure. But there are many theories (ideas) about why people yawn.

One is that when we are bored or tired, we just don't breathe as deeply as we usually do. As this theory goes, our bodies take in less oxygen because our breathing has slowed. Therefore, yawning helps us bring more oxygen into the blood and move more carbon dioxide out of the blood.

Yawning, then, would be an involuntary reflex (something we can't really control) to help us control our oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Sounds good, but other studies have shown that breathing more oxygen does not decrease yawning. Likewise, breathing more carbon dioxide does not increase yawning. Hmmm. Now what?

Another theory is that yawning stretches the lungs and lung tissue. Stretching and yawning may be a way to flex muscles and joints, increase heart rate, and feel more awake.

Other people believe that yawning is a protective reflex to redistribute the oil-like substance called surfactant (say: sur-fak-tint) that helps keep lungs lubricated inside and keeps them from collapsing. So, if we didn't yawn, according to this theory, taking a deep breath would become harder and harder — and that would not be good!

But there is one idea about yawning that everyone knows to be true. It seems contagious. If you yawn in class, you'll probably notice a few other people will start yawning, too. Even thinking about yawning can get you yawning. How many times have you yawned while reading this article? We hope not many!

xHelloQuincyx

lets more oxogen in, at least thats what i heard. happens to me with a lot of workouts

zenchild

That used to happen on my recumbent bike. Sometimes I find that taking deeper breaths helps. Sometimes I have days where I just can get a satisfying yawn and end up yawning for an hour or two. And sometimes I'm just tired.

Katbaran

I'm with rockchalk--I think it's your body telling you to take in more air. Just concentrate on breathing deeper and not holding your breath while you're doing certain moves that might be difficult or more strenuous (sp?). Good luck!

Loko_Ino

I do it about 15 mins into lifting weights..just needing more oxygen.

TabithaRose87

I yawned three times while reading this..how weird lol

SteffieMark

I agree with the people who talk about taking more oxygen in. I have asthma and I always wondered why I yawned so much when I was neither tired or sleepy. It wasn't until I was nearly 50 that a doctor explained it to me. After I knew, I definitely saw the pattern and it was when I needed air.

rockchalk956

When you yawn, your body is trying to take in more oxygen to send to your brain. Just make sure you're breathing evenly and try not to take short, shallow breaths too often.

ex: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/22/apolo-ohno-yawning-yawns_n_471719.html

^^This!!! I was getting ready to say the exact same thing, but rockchalk stole my thunder.

mwahaha! :bigsmile:

LanderRose81

Just seeing the word "yawn" makes me yawn. I've probably yawned seven or eight times just reading this thread! LOL. I also yawn sometimes during my workouts too - glad to know it isn't just me!

manasunshine

and why do i start yawning when i hear or read the word "yawn" lol
iknow thats just plain weird =p

bojamashell

Here is a little something about yawning. Kinda interesting if you think about it.




Everybody yawns — from unborn babies to the oldest great-grandparent. Animals do it, too. But why, exactly, do people and animals yawn? No one knows for sure. But there are many theories (ideas) about why people yawn.

One is that when we are bored or tired, we just don't breathe as deeply as we usually do. As this theory goes, our bodies take in less oxygen because our breathing has slowed. Therefore, yawning helps us bring more oxygen into the blood and move more carbon dioxide out of the blood.

Yawning, then, would be an involuntary reflex (something we can't really control) to help us control our oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Sounds good, but other studies have shown that breathing more oxygen does not decrease yawning. Likewise, breathing more carbon dioxide does not increase yawning. Hmmm. Now what?

Another theory is that yawning stretches the lungs and lung tissue. Stretching and yawning may be a way to flex muscles and joints, increase heart rate, and feel more awake.

Other people believe that yawning is a protective reflex to redistribute the oil-like substance called surfactant (say: sur-fak-tint) that helps keep lungs lubricated inside and keeps them from collapsing. So, if we didn't yawn, according to this theory, taking a deep breath would become harder and harder — and that would not be good!

But there is one idea about yawning that everyone knows to be true. It seems contagious. If you yawn in class, you'll probably notice a few other people will start yawning, too. Even thinking about yawning can get you yawning. How many times have you yawned while reading this article? We hope not many!

I yawned twice while reading your post. It is very contagious! Haha. How weird is that?! Another thing, sometimes when I yawn, I get a killer cramp on one side under my jaw bone. My dad does too. It hurt super bad so if I feel like the yawn is going to make it cramp again, I do my best to avoid it. Haha

sherrybaby81

You may not be breathing properly. It sounds silly, but there is a reason she tells you breathe in and out over and over.

rchambers2072

LOL! I'm also glad it's not just me. Not getting enough oxygen makes sense. Tomorrow I will try to pay more attention to my breathing. I think that is probably exactly the reason! Thanks everyone !

adamb83

Me too! And I fart a lot. Lol