Strongs lungs lead to a longer life. But 99% don't know how to...

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Dan Go@CoachDanGo
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Strongs lungs lead to a longer life.

But 99% don't know how to improve lung health.

Here are 5 powerful methods to build stronger lungs:
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1. Max Heart Rate Cardio

This is heavy lifting for your lungs.

A max heart rate cardio session is any activity that pushes your heart rate to the upper limits.

Example: Tabatas on a bike (8 rounds of 20 sec all out effort w/10 sec rest)

Do at least 4-15 minutes a week.
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2. Zone 2 cardio

This is a form of cardio where you're going just above the intensity of being able to have a conversation.

Example:

Beginners - 30 minute hike
Intermediate - 30 minute light jog or bike

Aim to do 150 to 180 minutes a week of this type of cardio.
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3. Circuit Training

You do a set of exercises for reps without resting in a circuit like fashion.

Example:

10 minute density circuits 8 reps each of squats, pushups & a light jog. Rotate these without rest for 10 minutes total.

Do this when you're strapped for time.
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4. Nasal breathing

Breathing through your nose is an efficient way of getting oxygen into your body.

It filters out foreign particles & moisturizes the air your breathe in.

While doing the cardio mentioned above try keeping the breathing to the nose to improve lung capacity.
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5. Fix your posture

The lungs will only take up the room you make for them.

Bring your shoulder blades back, put the tongue at the roof of the mouth & lift your chest.

Do this while sitting or standing to give your lungs the room needed to breathe deeply.
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Between the ages of 30-50 we lose up to 15% of our lung capacity. By age 80, we lose up to 30%.

The older we get the more we lose lung capacity.

When lung capacity decreases your risk of heart failure increases.

Use these 5 exercises to make your lungs healthier.
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TLDR

1. Max Heart Rate Cardio
2. Zone 2 cardio
3. Diaphragmatic breathing
4. Breathe through your nose
5. Improve your posture

I should add that not smoking & getting to a healthy body fat % will also improve your lungs but those are obvious so I left them out.
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Having better lungs means your gets to heart work less, which can help you live longer.

Now you have 5 powerful ways to increase lung capacity.

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Strongs lungs lead to a longer life.

But 99% don't know how to improve lung health.

Here are 5 powerful methods to build stronger lungs:
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