Aerobic Breathing.
by Kathy C. Reid
Aerobics is one of the ways to lose weight and reduce the risks of sickness and complications. As a result of obesity and being overweight.
More and more people are now into controlling their weights; because of the hazards that obesity brings to their overall health and well-being.
One of the most common forms of controlling weight these days is the aerobic exercise. It will also improve overall health.
Aerobics could help in pumping more oxygen into the blood vessels. Which can increase metabolism and burn more fat and calories? Aerobics literally means oxygen.
Aerobic exercises are designed to increase oxygen intake. This practice would burn fat and improve health and fitness.
According to studies, about 300.000 adult deaths in the United States can be attributed to the lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits.
About two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight, while about one-third of the adult population is obese. Adults are not the only ones suffering from weight problems.
Children and teens with obesity have increased for the last years because of changes in lifestyle.
Would it be possible then to lose weight just by breathing alone?
Breathing is a crucial aspect of different kinds of exercises. In fact, in yoga, breathing properly is important.
Breathing exercises could even remove stress and relax the body and mind. Breathing for weight loss is practiced by several aerobic breathing programs.
Each program would have their own technique and their own advice.
However, it is important to understand that there is no weight loss program or pill that could produce dramatic results overnight.
Obesity and being overweight cannot be resolved by aerobic breathing alone. Of course, proper diet and exercise are still crucial to battle the pounds away.
Although, Aerobic breathing can supplement these weight loss programs to acquire better results.
Most of us would only use about 20% of our lung capacity, while 70% of toxic elimination in our body happens when we breathe.
Aerobic breathing helps our body maximize its potential. By breathing properly for about 20 minutes a day, you can bring drastic results in your health.
Guiding Principle.
The guiding principle is that breathing can cleanse your body. It could help in flushing out waste, toxins and other pollutants from your body.
Diaphragmatic deep breathing techniques could help in reducing cellulite, improve skin tone, blood circulation, digestion, and even sleep.
With aerobic breathing, all you must do is sit up straight, exhale from the lungs and inhale through the nose.
Breathing should be able to stretch the lungs to its capacity. When exhaling, make sure to force out all the air in the lungs.
Hold breathing for a while and then pull your stomach in. You can do these breathing exercises about 10 to 20 times. Some would prefer doing them before proceeding with any exercise training.
However, everyone wants to lose weight.
But it does not mean that you should start starving yourself and become a slave to exercise machines.
In the end, losing weight would still mean eating fruits, vegetables, and healthy food, exercising regularly and staying or maintaining a positive outlook of life.
Aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming, and skiing can be considered the easiest ways to do regular exercises every single day.
However, people who are controlling weight should also seek professional help in doing this exercise. Since it may lead to prolonged hunger, depression, reduced sex drive, fatigue, irritability, fainting, sinus problems, muscle loss, rashes, bloodshot eyes, gallbladder diseases, and loose folds of skin.
Aside from that, special medical cases also prohibit people from engaging in aerobic exercise especially when it is related to certain medical conditions.
Doing Aerobic Training Properly to Improve Health.
by John Sami.
A lot of people nowadays are using various medications and going on crash diets to lose some unwanted pounds and improve their health.
Because of this phenomenon, the benefits of aerobic exercises have been overlooked. Two of the more famous forms of aerobic exercise are running and jogging.
Doing these activities lead to improved physical appearance, healthier heart, and elevated moods.
The primary benefit of this kind of exercise is a healthy heart. The human body responds to the increased need for oxygen that comes with running or jogging.
As aerobic exercise takes place, the circulatory system responds by pushing itself harder which prompts the heart to beat faster.
Just like other muscles in the body that receives a healthy dose of workout, the heart becomes stronger with regular aerobic training.
A stronger heart pumps blood more efficiently and improves blood flow to many parts of the body.
Because of a healthy heart, climbing stairs can be a breeze and walking or running long distances may less difficult.
One’s body, therefore, becomes more efficient in handling everyday tasks that can be encountered.
Like other physical activities,
Regular aerobic training can give a healthier looking body to individuals who engage in them. For people who work out regularly, the muscles become more toned and leaner because fat is burned off.
In addition to these physical improvements, greater muscle density contributes to bone strength and reduce the risk of breaking bones as one gets older.
Medical studies also add that moderate or intense physical activities may prompt the body to produce substances called endorphins.
These substances are trigger by the brain that may elevate one’s mood and eliminate feelings of stress and anxiety. This effect is called by many health experts as the “runner’s high.”
However, individuals who want to engage in aerobic training should consult health professionals or train with a professional instructor.
Because improper or too much training may do more harm than good. Extreme exercise may increase the production of stress hormones like cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
Hormones.
These hormones aid the body in switching to a more efficient fat-burning metabolism. To preserve glycogen in the muscles and aid blood vessels in the delivery of oxygen to the muscles.
However, stress overload can occur if an individual does not dial down the intensity even for short periods.
This may cause an increase in white blood cells that eliminate bacteria, viruses, and even cancer cells.
When intense exercise is finished, the number of immune cells may decrease. It is theorized that any viruses or bacteria present in this stage may multiply and cause infection which may weaken the immune system.
Aerobic Training.
Aerobic training and other physical activities should be done properly to avoid ill-effects that improper or over-training may bring.
Individuals who want to engage in such activities can begin aerobic training; by walking or jogging five minutes in the morning and another five minutes the evening.
The next they can add a few minutes to each aerobic session. Soon, they could be walking briskly or jogging for 30 minutes a day and reap the benefits of regular aerobic exercise.
Conclusion.
Whenever we are including ourselves in aerobics and weight loss programs; setting realistic goals for us to accomplish would make it easier for us and at the same time. Take weight loss according to our own phase.
Finally, Aerobic Breathing may not be the magic beans we’re looking for to look good, but it can help us change into a new person.