Swimmers and scuba divers can improve their swimming endurance and breathing capacity through targeted training of the respiratory muscles, UB researchers have shown. In this pioneering work, subjects ...

Accessory muscle breathing means using muscles other than those typically used for breathing to take in and expel air. One example is the subclavius — between the collarbone and the top rib — which ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Swimmers and scuba divers can improve their swimming endurance and breathing capacity through targeted training of the respiratory muscles, researchers at the University at Buffalo ...

On a recent run, several athletes complained of acute tightness in their chests which I speculated was partly pollen induced. However, upon further examination, I noticed they were breathing very ...

(CNN) — During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the ...

When I was in high school, just getting into running, I met a family friend from Ghana who had been an Olympic-caliber 800-meter runner in his youth. He advised me to practice holding my breath every ...

Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even ...

Breathing exercises offer a powerful, complementary approach for asthma management. By strengthening respiratory muscles, regulating breathing patterns, and promoting relaxation, these techniques can ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...