Fitness coach REVEALS 5 sure shot ways to build stronger lungs
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Hence, keeping your
healthy is crucial for your overall health. Fitness coach Dan Go, who has over 740K followers on Instagram, has shared 5 ways in which you can make your lungs stronger.
There is no debate that exercise is crucial for your physical and mental health. One way to keep your lungs healthy is to incorporate 'Max heart rate cardio' in your routine. He calls it the 'heavy lifting' for your lungs. This high-intensity exercise pushes your heart rate to its upper limits and challenges your respiratory system to adapt and grow stronger.
These exercises include sprinting, cycling, or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that elevate your heart rate significantly.
"It can be as little as 30 seconds up to 20-minute intervals," he asserts.
Zone 2 cardio is a moderate-intensity exercise where you're working just above the level where you can comfortably hold a conversation. This type of training enhances your aerobic capacity and allows your lungs to process oxygen more efficiently over time.
Activities like brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling at a steady pace work well. You can aim for 150–180 minutes per week.
Breathe! Yes, that's right. Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing, is a targeted technique to engage the diaphragm, the primary muscle responsible for respiration. The coach also describes how to ace it.
Step 1. Breathe through your nose so deeply that your stomach expands.
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Do this for 4 seconds.
Step 2. Hold for 6 seconds
Step 3. Breathe out through the nose for 8 seconds.
He suggests practicing this for 4 to 13 minutes.
Well, this might come as a surprise to you, but most of us breathe through our mouths every now and then. Breathing through your nose is a simple yet highly effective way to improve lung function. Unlike mouth breathing, nose breathing filters out dust and allergens, humidifies the air, and regulates airflow to the lungs.
'Keep your breathing through your nose to slow your breathing rate and improve overall lung volume,' he
.
Modern jobs and lifestyle have made us all slouch. Good posture is what's missing in many people. Your posture directly impacts how much air your lungs can hold. Slouching compresses the chest cavity, and limits lung expansion. Pull your shoulder blades back and down. Place your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Lift your chest slightly to open up your ribcage. Now practice breathing. Feeling better?
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'Strong lungs mean your heart works less to pump blood to your important organs. Take care of your lungs and they'll set you up for a great life ahead,' the coach added.
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