Beyond just deep breathing, did you know that breath is a skill?  And that improving your breathing can reduce stress, optimize performance, and help decrease pain?  Seems like a big ask for something you do 20,000 times a day without thinking about it, but it is actually that simple! 

So if you only think about your breathing when you’re having a hard time catching yours, this episode is for you.

Beyond just deep breathing, did you know that breath is a skill? 

And that improving your breathing can reduce stress, optimize performance, and help decrease pain? 

Seems like a big ask for something you do 20,000 times a day without thinking about it, but it is actually that simple! 

So if you only think about your breathing when you’re having a hard time catching yours, this episode is for you.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why you should be working on your breathing
• Posture, mobility, and the mechanics of breathing well
• How better breathing can improve your workout performance and recovery

All the links:

• Role of increasing the aerobic capacity on improving the function of immune and respiratory systems in patients with coronavirus (COVID-19): A review.
• Rib Cage mobility - AE Wellness YouTube
• Mobilize your diaphragm for better breathing and core control - AE Wellness YouTube
• 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
• Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens
• www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
• Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/
• Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
• TikTok @ aewellness
• Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
• 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

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