Breathing is one of the most natural functions of our bodies. In spite of its importance, many of us have developed shallow and uneven breathing habits. Effective breathing can make a measurable difference in your training.
When you inhale, or breathe in, the air you take in goes through a multi-step filtering process before reaching your lungs. Specialized lung structures extract oxygen and leach it into your bloodstream, where it travels to various oxygen-hungry tissues, such as the brain and the large muscles. This cycle occurs tens of thousands of times each day, unnoticed, until you really push yourself in Martial Arts class, and discover how much work breathing can be.
With additional exertion, or work, the process picks up speed, trying to accommodate the body’s increased demand for oxygen and blood. The heart pumps faster, attempting to meet the demands of muscles engaged in high activity, demands not only for oxygenated blood, but of the removal of waste carbon dioxide. Improved breathing habits and techniques, however, can have a profound impact on athletic performance, namely in Martial Arts.
Regular deep breathing can allow for greater stamina, strength and mobility, as well as greater mental focus, all of which are hallmarks of excellence in the Martial Arts.
Have Fun - Train Hard - Train Smart - Fightwize
Sensei Malcolm Bale
www.jiu-jitsu-calgary.com
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