In the past I have always focused on my breathing during a cardio session. But did you know that you should also focus on your breathing while lifting weights? Your breathing can either help or hinder your progress. Have you ever been lifting weights only to find yourself holding your breath? This isn’t good for you. You don’t want to walk around with blood shot red eyes and veins dilating in your forehead at the gym; so don’t hold your breath. You could possibly experience an increase in blood pressure, dizziness, or a headache during and after you finish your exercise.
Don’t risk becoming injured just because you want to hold your breath during that last rep. It isn’t worth it. At times, you hold your breath unknowingly. While at other times you know better, but you think that holding your breath during the last rep will help you complete the execution……WRONG.
You should always exhale when you are contracting the muscle that you are working out. Another way to remember when you should exhale is to exhale when the weight you are lifting is going against gravity. Exhale through your mouth and inhale through your nose. Remember to keep a steady supply of oxygen to your brain and muscles.
Happy Breathing!
Indulgenceiskey
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