How to practice lung capacity?

I believe everyone knows that there is a certain connection between our physical health and our lung capacity, because the level of lung capacity can just reflect the health status of our body. That is to say, the higher the lung capacity, the healthier our body is. On the contrary, if there are some diseases in the lungs, it will lead to a decrease in lung capacity. So how can we practice to improve lung capacity?

Running: This is the simplest and most convenient exercise. It is not affected by weather and can be done during winter and summer vacations. When it comes to improving lung capacity, running at varying speeds is the most effective. Run briskly for 100 meters, then run back slowly, and repeat this process. Each set consists of two to three kilometers. It is best to run two to three sets each time you exercise.

Fast walking does not mean that you have to walk at a very fast speed, but it means walking with big steps, because students cannot bear walking too fast. Since many students currently do not have the habit of regular exercise, they should first practice jogging as a "preparatory course" before practicing speed running. When jogging, do it according to your ability. Too much jogging will put too much strain on your heart and lungs, while too little exercise will not be enough stimulation.

How to judge the amount of exercise? After each run, the pulse rate should be around 130 to 140 beats per minute. When first starting to exercise, many people feel pain all over the body and shortness of breath. If you keep exercising for about a week, this situation will be greatly improved, and then you can switch to variable-speed running. Speed ​​running should also be done gradually. Start with one set and then gradually increase the amount.

Swimming: Because water puts pressure on the lungs and increases the requirements for respiratory function, swimming is better than running in exercising lung capacity. It is currently the best way for primary and secondary school students to increase their lung capacity. Although the weather is cold during the winter vacation and swimming is not as easy to do as during the summer vacation, many fitness centers have heated pools and teenagers can also choose to swim in winter.

It needs to be emphasized that swimming is not the same as playing in the water. Repeated swimming is helpful in improving lung capacity. The exercise method is similar to variable speed running. You have to swim out quickly and then swim back slowly, with a distance of 50 meters, and swim back and forth repeatedly.

Running and swimming are both sports that we like very much. They are simple and can strengthen our body. We should set aside some time every day to do these two exercises. Not only can they improve our lung capacity, but they are also very beneficial for improving our body's resistance. I hope this article can help you.