Emphasize that exercising relieves nervous tension

German professor: Beat stress with deep breathing

The neurons responsible for breathing are closely connected to the brain regions.

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You take about 20,000 breaths a day without having to think about it.

The way we breathe affects our physical performance, the nervous system and the level of nervous tension.

It is a good thing that we pay more attention to our breathing process, said the professor at the Cologne-based German University of Sport, Ingo Frobuse.

He adds that the diaphragm - which is the main muscle of breathing - he and the muscles between the ribs and additional respiratory muscles work tirelessly for us, but this is always something that many people do not pay attention to.

"The diaphragm works and these muscles are more than just our survival," he added, noting that conscious breathing plays an important role in practicing yoga, Pilates exercises and meditation for good reasons, so how does that help relieve stress?

The answer becomes clear when we consider that the neurons responsible for breathing are closely connected to the areas of the brain responsible for stress levels in a person.

“The next time you go into a tense situation, notice how your breathing becomes faster and shallow,” said Frobouze.

The level of stress affects breathing, and when a woman knows this, the situation can be changed. ”

Slow or deep breathing is recommended.

With this technique, a person threatens his nervous system to relax, according to Frobouze.

Here's how it works: Take a slow and deep inhale through the nose for four seconds until you feel that the air has filled the lungs completely, and that it is moving into the abdomen. Hold the breath for another four seconds slowly, then exhale through the mouth slowly and over another four seconds. To completely remove air from the lungs and abdomen.

Be aware of the air that is coming out of the lungs.

Hold your breath for another four seconds slowly before repeating this process.

"You will find that you gain better control over stressful situations, and you will become more productive as well ... and like any muscular system, breathing works more efficiently when you train it regularly," Frouzse added.

• Like any muscular organ, breathing works more efficiently when trained regularly.

Ingo Frobouze:

• "The next time you go through a tense situation, notice how your breathing becomes faster and shallow."

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