How to do deep breathing exercises?

Many people don’t know much about deep breathing exercise, and they wonder how deep breathing can be considered an exercise. In fact, the effect of deep breathing exercise is very good, especially for the physical and mental health of the human body. It is very helpful. So let me give you a detailed introduction to the specific effects of deep breathing exercise.

In fact, correct deep breathing is very beneficial to our cardiopulmonary function. Research from Japan's Jichi Medical University shows that when people breathe normally, only 80% to 90% of their alveoli can work fully, and the rest are in a "shutdown" state. Getting these alveoli working can produce more prostaglandins, which help dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

In addition, during normal breathing, the amount of gas inhaled and exhaled each time is only 400 to 500 ml, while during deep breathing, the amount of gas inhaled and exhaled by men can reach 3500 ml and that by women can reach 2500 ml. Therefore, appropriate deep breathing is beneficial to the effective expansion of the chest and lungs, enhancing the vitality of the intercostal muscles and increasing lung capacity. By actively adjusting the depth and frequency of breathing, you can also relax tense nerves and relieve anxious mood, which is beneficial to the body and mind of modern people who live a fast-paced life.

How can we breathe correctly? Neither inhalation nor exhalation can be neglected. First of all, you should breathe in gently. That is, when inhaling, you should breathe in evenly, slowly, rhythmically and as deeply as possible through your nose, so that the gas can fill the alveoli as much as possible. It is best to mobilize both chest breathing and abdominal breathing, rather than just sticking out your chest and contracting your abdomen.

Then, exhale slowly and forcefully, trying to exhale as completely as possible to ensure more gas exchange. It's like a ball. Only by squeezing out as much air as possible inside it can you absorb more fresh air when it bounces back. Between inhaling and exhaling, you can hold your breath for about 5 seconds, and at the same time imagine some soothing and peaceful scenes, such as watching the snow, watching the sunrise at the seaside, strolling on the grassland, boating on the lake, fishing by the water, etc.

So, friends, you can do deep breathing exercises at ordinary times, and the exercise method is very simple and can be done anytime and anywhere. It also has a very good health-preserving effect and is suitable for people of all ages to exercise. At the same time, everyone must pay attention to the exercise method, otherwise the effect will be worse.