The process of breathing is brought about by your breathing muscles. Your breathing muscles are skeletal, and they have the same basic structure as your other skeletal muscles. This means that just like any other muscle group, you can train them to adapt and become stronger and more efficient. This is achievable with breathing training, which uses the same principles as resistance training. In this blog, we answer the question, how does breathing training work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly, we need to answer this question, as you may be wondering, “why should I bother? I’ve been breathing all my life. I don’t need to train something that I do automatically.” Yes, your breathing is usually automatic. And, it is controlled subconsciously by the respiratory centre <\/a>at the base of your brain. Furthermore, your breathing works in tandem with your heart, making sure that your body receives the oxygen-rich blood it needs to function properly. However, you are able also to control your breathing if you need to. For instance, during singing, playing a musical instrument or when exercising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may also ask why you should train your breathing muscles as opposed to your lungs. This is because your lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs,<\/em> and not muscle. <\/strong>You cannot train them to become stronger like you can your skeletal muscles. Your lungs supply your body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, but your breathing muscles influence how well you are able to breathe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, training your breathing muscles is hugely beneficial, whether you are fit or unfit, active or inactive, or have a medical condition or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n