By Joe Rivera
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Whenever I start with a new client, I tell them that there are three things of utmost importance:
honesty, grace (presence) and breathing.
With honesty I ask that they let me know when something feels wrong on their body and to be honest with themselves by pushing to their limit.
With grace I tell them to move as efficiently as possible and to make transitions from one position to another as easily as possible.
With breathing I tell them that the general rule of thumb when exercising is to exhale on exertion (the hard part of the movement) and inhale during the easier part of a movement. On a push up, for example, you inhale on the way down and exhale when you are pushing up away from the floor.
It is a known fact that you can live without food for up to a few weeks and without water for up to a few days, but without oxygen, your life is over in a few minutes. I guess what I mean to say here is that breathing properly during exercise is important. Let's take a look at a few things to do that might help you.
eHow Expert: Joe Rivera
Expert: Yoga, Fitness & Martial Arts
Profession: Yoga, Martial Arts, Boxing and Fitness Instructor
Location: Santa Monica
Comments
JoeRivera said
on 7/25/2008 Hello Redhead15.
Thanks for posting a comment on the article. I am with you...there is no easy part in running.
Check step three and just do your best. Good Luck!
redhead15 said
on 7/25/2008 what about when you are running?? there is no easier part???
I don't think that there is atleast =)
ChristineLee said
on 7/25/2008 Nice article. I've noticed that lots of people forget to breathe while exercising!