Breathing effectively and efficiently is not only vital in swimming but also in everyday life. On a daily basis, we involuntarily inhale and exhale between 17,000 and 23,000 times. That’s a lot of ...

You know breathing is always critical. Your body’s cells need oxygen to function, and you need to release carbon dioxide, a waste gas, through exhalation. When you run (or participate in any other ...

When I was in high school, just getting into running, I met a family friend from Ghana who had been an Olympic-caliber 800-meter runner in his youth. He advised me to practice holding my breath every ...

High-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training, or IMST, can help strengthen your breathing muscles. Practicing it for just five minutes a day may help lower your blood pressure, research has ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

Breathing techniques may reduce stress and anxiety, help a person get to sleep, or support treatment for lung conditions. Some techniques work to give immediate relief. Others may work best with ...