Why talk about oxygen? As if you’ll forget to breath because next to water it’s crucial for survival. We never give it much thought because it’s done in such an automatic way but only a few seconds without oxygen and you can kiss your life goodbye.
More oxygen, More energy!
This precious gas is used for many functions in the body including energy production and to have an efficient respiratory system coupled with an efficient cardiovascular system is an excellent recipe for a lean mean fat liberating machine. (This will be explained further in upcoming chapters)
Breath like a baby!
When you were a baby your rib cage was still fragile so the majority of your breathing was done from your belly or diaphragm. Otherwise known as breathing diaphragmatically. As your rib cage developed your body then shifted to breathing from your chest so to speak. We seldom take deep breaths and have trained our body to live off of small breaths of air. In order to make our bodies more efficient at fat liberation and energy production we need to breath deeply maximizing oxygen consumption.
Breathing exercise to increase efficiency #1!
Ok, lay down somewhere comfortable probably on your bed, ideally close to a window that’s open. After all, this is a breathing exercise. Oh, I forgot to tell you to grab a book or small object that you can place on your chest. Now laying on your back place that small object or book right in the middle of your chest and breath deeply. If your taking deep breaths the book or small object should noticeably rise and fall. Breath in deeply through the nose until your chest fully expands hold for 10 seconds and then exhale through the mouth slowly until there is nothing left to exhale. Focus on watching the object rise and fall for about 5 minutes. It’s also a great de-stressor.
Breathing exercise to increase efficiency #2!
Now this should only be attempted after you’ve mastered breathing exercise #1. We’re actually going to combine the two. Ok, so lay down somewhere comfortable again. Now laying on your back take your right hand and place your middle finger on your belly button. Now spread your fingers apart and take your other hand and allow your fingers to interlace on the lower portion of your belly. The middle finger of the right hand is just a guide as to where your hands should be. Now with your hands relaxed take deep breaths but this time from your diaphragm or belly. If done properly your fingers should slightly separate as you inhale and return to their interlaced position as you exhale. We’re not finished yet. Now combine breathing exercise #1 with #2. Breath deeply allowing both your chest and your belly to rise and fall. Focus for 5 minutes, try practicing breathing exercise #1 and #2 for the next 30 days! Congratulations your on your way to increased efficiency in both energy production and fat liberation.
Thanks for reading!
Chris Walker, CFT, NHC
Author of Weight Loss Secrets
www.chriswalkersfitness.com
519-743-4949
3 comments:
This looks pretty interesting. I'm definitely going to try these exercises this month.
Fresh air intake performs a crucial part in the fat losing procedure. You may be amazed but just dangle with me for a second.
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Thanks for sharing exercise of breathing to increase efficiency it's quite interesting.
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