Daniel asks: “Taoist breathing exercises are very big on NOT holding the breath and having an even in-out. Yogic breathing exercises include plenty of breath holds. Some say it helps saturate your body with oxygen. Thoughts?” I’m all for holding the breath. It’s a natural thing we humans can do, …
Breath – Key to Super Powers?
Did you know that my start in real fitness began with breathing exercises? Sure, I played football in high school and did some weightlifting around that. But I was not strong, nor athletic despite doing so. That speaks to how you can just spin your wheels if you’re missing the …
3 Breathing Techniques for Strength Training
“All bodily power comes from the breath.” – Strongman Volanko Breathing is not just for relaxation or endurance. When we change up how it’s done, it can very easily be used in order to become stronger. As with everything else, there is a time and a place for these techniques. …
Your Breath = Your Performance
I wish to revisit the seven applications of breathing exercises as you can see in this image. I don’t see other people really covering this subject and that’s a pity… Usually, people have a pet breathing technique, one that they do and get great effects with. Even among the greats …
Science Behind Breathwork
Zoubair asks: “Hope you’re doing well, still following you and your quality posts on your blog. I must admit I am intrigued about those breathing exercises you’re regarding so highly, and I am interested in your “Upgrade Your Breath” program too. However, I still can’t figure out exactly what are …
5 Minute Breath Routine
It doesn’t have to take long. Over the years, I’ve gone back and forth with emphasizing breath as part of my routine. You know…there’s just lots of different things to do in life. I’m always working to adapt and shift what I’m doing. Lately, I added breath work back in, …
79 year old not happy with 40 year old performance
Did you know that vital lung capacity is looked at as one of the indicators of age? As you go up in age, lung capacity tends to go down. But like most things regarding aging…there is a LOT you can do about it. The other day I met up with …
Breath Hold Squats
Breath hold squats are something I’ve done on and off over the years. Recently, along with other breath hold work, I’ve got back at it. The following video shows 42 reps in the bodyweight squat while holding breath. If you’ve never done this before I recommend you give it a …