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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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