Breathe better to move better: Train to breathe like a pro athlete
Photos: Exercises to breathe better
Seated fingertip breathing – This position facilitates proper seated posture during breathing while also integrating a meditative focus.
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Photos: Exercises to breathe better
Bridge breathing – This position trains breathing with complete core engagement and pelvic/hip alignment.
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Photos: Exercises to breathe better
Angry cat breathing – This position works on rib cage retraction while breathing to release overused chest muscles.
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Photos: Exercises to breathe better
Flowing chair – This position works on synchronizing breathing and movement with proper rib cage mechanics.
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Photos: Exercises to breathe better
Modified twisting chair – This position leverages the alternating and reciprocal nature of breathing/rib cage biomechanics during twisting to facilitate better thoracic spine movement.
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Photos: Exercises to breathe better
Modified twisting chair – After starting with arms in front, you can twist to each side and hold for five breaths, using your respiration to facilitate the twist.
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