10 Exercises To Increase Lung Capacity – Steps To Follow
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- 10 Oct 2022
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Did you know that even your lungs need exercise to stay healthy and for your body to function normally? Your body needs oxygen for survival. Every activity in the body is dependent on oxygen, including the metabolic functioning of cells. The lungs perform the task of delivering oxygen to every part of the body. And, by practicing a few exercises regularly, you can train your lungs to increase their capacity, which will help you inhale more oxygen. This will, in turn, protect the body from various breathing disorders, help increase stamina, and ensure every part of the body gets adequate oxygen. So, scroll right down and check out these super efficient exercises to increase your lung capacity.
Exercises To Increase Lung Capacity
Warm Up
A warm up is necessary before doing any exercise.So, let’s warm up before starting the exercises to increase lung capacity.
· Head Tilt (left and right) – 1 set of 10 reps
· Head Nod (up and down) – 1 set of 10 reps
· Neck stretch
· Arm circles – 1 set of 10 reps
· Shoulder circles – 1 set of 10 reps
· Waist circles – 1 set of 10 reps
· Bend over and touch toes – 1 set of 5 reps
· Calf raise – 1 set of 20 reps
· Interlock your fingers, extend your hands forward and pull your shoulders back.
· Slow spot jogging – 1 set of 20 reps
Now you are set and can start the lung exercises. Here’s what you must do.
1. Abdominal Breathing
Abdominal breathing is an excellent exercise when it comes to increasing the lung capacity. Here’s a step by step explanation. You can also click on the video link to watch how to do abdominal breathing exercise correctly.
Steps To Do Abdominal Breathing
1. Lie down on your back with one hand on the abdomen and the other on the chest.
2. You can place a pillow underneath your knees.
3. Breathe in through the nose, hold your breath, and exhale through the mouth.
4. Try and squeeze your abdominal muscles in the end to remove any residual air from your lungs.
5. Do this 10 times and then come to a seated position.
6. Relax your shoulders, keep your back straight, and practice abdominal breathing.
Duration
5 minutes every day. Read More...
