breathing.. yes really

squishycow7
squishycow7 Posts: 820 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
okay, so I know that breathing is important.
duh.

but I was curious about how in yoga/pilates/etc they're always saying WHEN in inhale, WHEN to exhale.. how crucial is that to the success of the workout?

I do realize that sometimes if I'm trying really hard or concentrating on something I tend to hold my breath, but obvious fact aside that you need oxygen, does it REALLY matter if I'm inhaling when she says exhale, and vice versa? just curious! those ladies are always more fit than me so I'll listen anyway, but ya know :)

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  • Forensic
    Forensic Posts: 468 Member
    I think exhaling at certain points does help put more power into certain moves.
  • cupotee
    cupotee Posts: 181 Member
    Nah, I just breath when I need to breath.
  • jbug100
    jbug100 Posts: 406 Member
    In yoga, it helps to focus on your breath. It helps to bring your mind into that very quiet focused state. I never paid much attention to whether I was inhaling or exhaling. Just try to stay smooth and fluid. Try to be aware of breath holding. You will feel better and more energetic if you keep breathing
  • Losingitin2011
    Losingitin2011 Posts: 572 Member
    When I'm doing weights I try to set my breathing up so that I'm exhaling when I do the lift, and inhaling when returning to neutral. I read somewhere that it was a good way to go, my physical therapist after my car accident also encouraged me to do that. *shrug*
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