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Most Replayed Moment: Simple Breathing Techniques To Reduce Stress Fast! - James Nestor

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Aug 15, 2025
James Nestor, an expert on breathing and respiratory health, shares fascinating insights into the connection between lung capacity and well-being. He discusses how poor lung function correlates with declining health and offers practical breathing techniques to combat stress and promote relaxation. Nestor emphasizes the importance of diaphragmatic breathing and guided exercises to improve emotional health and athletic performance. His revelations on the powerful effects of breath control could transform your approach to mental and physical wellness.
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INSIGHT

Lung Capacity Predicts Longevity

  • Larger and healthier lungs strongly correlate with longer lifespan according to long-term studies like Framingham.
  • Lung size predicts longevity even when lungs are surgically transplanted into recipients.
ADVICE

Train Breath And Movement Regularly

  • Practice breathwork, stretches, and exercise to preserve and expand lung capacity as you age.
  • Use yoga and targeted breathing to open the chest and maintain respiratory function.
ADVICE

How To Take A Proper Deep Breath

  • Check diaphragm descent by placing hands above the hip bones and feeling lateral expansion while inhaling.
  • Progress breath from low (diaphragm) to chest without lifting the shoulders to access full lung volume.
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