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Feb 19, 2010
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Quick Tip: Just Breathe

Sometimes figuring out when/how to breathe while working out is harder than doing the actual exercise itself.  Here are a few guidelines for breathing.

  • Yoga: Inhale and exhale through the nose.
  • Pilates: Inhale through the nose. Exhale through the mouth
  • Strength Training: Inhale on the easy part of the exercise.  Exhale on the hard part.*

*Not always the case, but generally a good guide.

Tomorrow, I’ll be exhaling as I throw punches in my boxing class at Tiger Schulmann.  Trust me after the week I’ve had I’m ready to hit the heavy bag.

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  1. Mari says

    February 19, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    you are taking boxing classes?!?! I am so jealous! Ever since I saw moneytrain and girlfight, I wanted to box!

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  2. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    February 19, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    great breathing tips!

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  3. The Candid RD says

    February 20, 2010 at 8:17 am

    Yep, this is a question that I always ask! I never know how to breath when doing different exercises, so thanks! I think I’ve been doing it wrong in yoga, but they never say anything on the video so I never know!

    Regarding the nutritional yeast, it tastes almost like parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese mixed 🙂 It’s delicious, really!

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  4. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    February 20, 2010 at 10:23 am

    Those are great tips. I have the Pilates breathing down, but I always have trouble breathing out through the nose for yoga. And for strength training, I always forget. Thanks for the reminder!

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  5. Andrea @ CanYouStayForDinner.com says

    February 20, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Thanks for the breathing rundown. I’m never certain, especially with weight lifting. And being mindful of my breathing in yoga is key.

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  6. Madeline - Greens and Jeans says

    February 20, 2010 at 10:56 am

    I’ve always wanted to take a boxing class! So cool!

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  7. Nicole, RD says

    February 20, 2010 at 11:10 am

    Great tips! I think breathing is one of the reasons I have so much trouble with distance swimming. As a runner, I am so accustomed to being able to breathe whenever and that’s not the case with running. It really messes me up! Any advice for swimming and breathing?

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  8. Kalli@fitandfortysomething says

    February 20, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Your right…..they all suggest something different!
    You rock girl-boxing……awesome!

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  9. Kelly says

    February 20, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    I was so confused when I first started yoga because I was familiar with pilates and I was like wait, when am I breathing, out of what part?

    I hope your boxing class goes well. I haven’t taken boxing since I was studying abroad and I was so sore I could barely take notes in class the next day, oops!

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  10. Jill says

    February 20, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    I would love to take a boxing class.

    Great tips on the breathing. In strength training I tend to hold my breath which is not good. Always breathe out on the exertion….it helps.

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  11. Heather says

    February 20, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    i always have such a hard time finding rythum in my breathing while i run — any suggestions?

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  12. Laura says

    February 21, 2010 at 6:01 am

    Can’t wait to hear more about your boxing class!

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I'm Jess Underhill, a certified run coach and freelance fitness writer. I experienced my first runner’s high when I was 13 and it had a profound impact on how I saw myself and this world. My mission in life is to help people chase down their personal bests and crush their goals so that they too, can change their perceptions. Read More…

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