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donnasim donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 23:02
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Why take deep breaths when exercising?
Always have heard you need to breath deeply when exercising but unsure why....do you know?

8191 8191
CT
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 08:02
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DB
I haven't heard this

4everblessed 4everblessed
San Diego CA
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 09:02
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I'm not sure why, but it does help when I take deep breaths and let it out. I seem to get a little more energy.

1144 1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 12:02
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Don't Forget
Don't forget to breathe or you will pass out. Haven't heard about deep breathing though.

freakfreeloader freakfreeloader
Edmonton AB
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 09:02
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Breathing
Never hold your breath during any part of an exercise. Holding your breath may cause severe intra-thoracic pressure and raise blood pressure leading to dizziness, blackout or other complications. The rule of thumb is to exhale on exertion and inhale on return part of the exercise.

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