5-min breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs (2021)

Re:5-min breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as ... by mikrl on Thursday April 14, 2022 @09:21PM (#31035661)

Fun things to try with breathing:

- When lightly exercising, close eyes and focus on breathing. Note effects on heart rate.

- Get into an uncomfortable (but safe) position such as a deep squat, crab position, etc. Close eyes and focus on breathing. Note effects on feelings of discomfort, and effort to maintain the position.

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Re:5-min breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as ... by chefandy on Thursday April 14, 2022 @09:38PM (#31035758)

Safety note for folks with uncontrolled hypertension: before squatting even just your body weight, read up on the Valsalva maneuver.

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Re:5-min breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as ... by IWantToRelocate on Thursday April 14, 2022 @11:45PM (#31036445)

when I'm completely relaxed after a breathing workout, I sometimes dont "feel" the need of breathing, for long periods, is that normal?

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Re:5-min breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as ... by sooheon on Friday April 15, 2022 @12:23AM (#31036588)

If by breathing workout you mean Wim Hof style hyperventilation, then yes. Hyperventilation causes hypocapnia, which reduces air hunger.

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