Breathing 101

I would almost guarantee that if you are reading this you are breathing.  Lungs expand air goes in, lungs contract air goes out.  Roughly 8409600 breathes a year, give or take a whole lot.


So you have this down? Nothing I can tell you about it?


OK let me ASK you a couple of things.


What muscles are involved in breathing.  How many.  Do THEY burn calories like other muscles in our bodies?


Does the old adage "Use it or lose it" apply to these muscles?


Do the breathing muscles need to be stretched to stay supple and flexible like other muscles?


Does posture affect breathing?  Does mood?


So run through that and I want to throw one other question at you, but actually just a statement (We here at FitnessNexus are very keen on full disclosure).




Did you know that breathing is the only process in the body that is both voluntary and autonomic?  Yeah, marinate on that for a minute. 


You can consciously control your breath, up to a point at least, but the body will take care of it automatically (WHEW) most of the time.


So don't be so smug you breath-o-philes


There's always more to learn true believers so as always, stay tuned