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TAKE A DEEP BREATH

#79 Sean Coakley - Weight Training For Your Breath

Sep 11, 2023
01:31:21
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Sean Coakley, a Certified Breatheology Instructor and Competitive Amateur Road Cyclist, shares fascinating insights about breathing and health in this exciting episode. Topics covered include Inspiratory Muscle Training, the impact of breathing on core strength, pelvic floor, hunter-gatherers' breathing, ribs and correct breathing, unlocking the diaphragm, the miracle of breath holds, and panic breathing. Discover the benefits of adjustable gadgets for breathing exercises, weight training for the diaphragm, and nose breathing vs mouth breathing in athletes. Explore the effects of respiratory muscle training on oxygen delivery and learn about the Aerofit device for enhancing athletic performance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) strengthens breathing muscles, increasing capacity for exchanging breath.
  • Engaging in lateral stretching and back bending exercises can unlock the diaphragm and expand the rib cage.

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Benefits of Inspiratory Muscle Training

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) involves providing resistance to breathing, making it more challenging to draw breath in and push breath out. By working on the muscles of inspiration and expiration, IMT helps to strengthen and hypertrophy these muscles, increasing their efficiency, flexibility, and capacity to exchange air. This can lead to a noticeable increase in volume capacity, with individuals potentially experiencing a half to two-liter delta increase in their ability to exchange breath. As a result, breathing becomes less stressful and more effortless, allowing for improved athletic performance, increased oxygen efficiency, and enhanced overall respiratory function.

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