{"id":31171,"date":"2025-07-07T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=31171"},"modified":"2025-07-07T09:24:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T09:24:52","slug":"does-breathing-actually-matter-for-your-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=31171","title":{"rendered":"Does Breathing Actually Matter for Your Workout?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here\u2019s what works \u2014 and what doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

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Of all the things to worry about when working out \u2014 what exercise to do, how fast to go, how much to lift \u2014 breathing seems like it should come near the bottom of the list. You do it automatically, so why complicate things?<\/p>\n

To a certain extent, experts say, that approach is correct. As your exercise gets harder, your body naturally produces more carbon dioxide and you breathe faster to expel it and bring in as much oxygen as you need.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour body should more or less increase or decrease your breathing in relation to your effort and need,\u201d said Dr. Brian Y. Kim, a professor at University of California, Irvine, and a team doctor for its athletic program.<\/p>\n

However, research suggests that some breathing techniques, like diaphragmatic breathing, can help with performance<\/a> during aerobic or high intensity anaerobic activities and also encourage recovery<\/a>. For other popular breathing strategies, like nasal breathing, there isn\u2019t much evidence that it can improve athletic performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The most important thing, experts said, is to avoid short, shallow breaths while exercising and make sure you\u2019re getting as much oxygen as possible. Beyond that, here\u2019s what fitness experts say about how the way you breathe can \u2014 or can\u2019t \u2014 affect your workout.<\/p>\n