How to lose weight with breathing

In search of ways to lose weight, we often limit ourselves in food and exercise. But what should those for whom physical activity is contraindicated do? Don't despair, because we have the answer - breathing exercises!

Indeed, with the help of breathing you can lose weight, reduce abdominal volume and even pump up certain muscles. However, to achieve the desired result, you need to breathe correctly and perform special exercises while breathing. It may seem difficult at first, but breathing exercises really work!

All breathing techniques are based on deep abdominal breathing, holding and drawing in the abdomen. Such breathing causes oxygen to enter the blood faster, which leads to an acceleration of metabolism and, consequently, to the burning of fat deposits. In addition, abdominal breathing increases blood flow in the organs, and contractions of the diaphragm further stimulate them.

Here are some principles of breathing exercises:

1. Acceleration of metabolism. With shallow chest breathing, the body does not receive enough oxygen necessary for the effective absorption of calcium, iodine, healthy fats and amino acids, as well as other nutrients. They are the ones who influence the metabolic rate. With regular breathing exercises, the metabolic rate increases by 30-40%.

2. Removing harmful substances from fat cells. Scientists have proven that in an attempt to protect itself from toxins, the human body accumulates fat cells and uses them as storage for pesticides, preservatives and other harmful substances. Deep abdominal breathing turns toxins into gases, released through deep breaths, which cleanses the body.

3. Oxidation of fatty deposits. During chest breathing, we use only 30% of the lung volume, and this oxygen is not enough to oxidize fat cells. If you increase the amount of oxygen entering the body and improve the depth of breathing, fat cells will begin to break down much faster.

4. Fighting stress. A sufficient amount of oxygen, which enters the body through abdominal breathing, promotes the production of endorphins. This in turn helps the body effectively deal with stress. And happy people, as a rule, are not prone to increased appetite and “eating” emotions with food.

5. Strengthening the abdominal muscles and diaphragm. When performing breathing exercises, we actively use the muscles of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles, which strengthens them. In addition, proper breathing improves posture and helps relieve back pain.

Here are some simple exercises that will help you lose weight using breathing:

1. Breathing through the nose. Sit on a chair, relax and close your eyes. Start breathing through your nose, allowing air to flow freely through your nostrils and fill your lungs. With each inhalation, expand your chest and lift your shoulders, and with each exhale, lower them and contract your stomach.

2. Breathing with inhalation holding. Sit on a chair and close your eyes. Inhale air through your nose for a count of 4, hold your breath for 4 seconds, then exhale slowly for a count of 8. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times.

3. Breathing with abdomen drawn in. Sit on a chair and close your eyes. As you inhale, actively draw in your stomach; as you exhale, relax the abdominal muscles and diaphragm. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times.

4. Combined breathing. Sit on a chair and close your eyes. Inhale through your nose for a count of 4, hold your breath for 4 seconds, then exhale slowly for a count of 8, while actively drawing in your stomach. Repeat the exercise 10-15 times.

It is important to remember that these exercises must be performed regularly, for example, 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes. In addition, breathing exercises should be complemented by a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and sufficient movement. I hope these tips help you achieve your desired results!