BREATH WORKOUTS

BREATH-PATTERN TRAINING What is it? ‘A combination of

exercises that focus on the coordination of your diaphragm and ribcage to promote deeper breaths and reduce the number taken,’ says Professor Dickinson. Who’s it for? Anyone who wants to increase their training intensity. How does it work? Breathing efficiently will leave you with more energy for your muscles to

use during exercise.

BUTEYKO BREATHING What is it? A fusion of nasal breathing and breath-holding. Air is filtered via your nostrils and nasal breathing enhances

diaphragm engagement and ribcage expansion. Plus, holding your inhales composes

your breathing.

Who’s it for? Anyone in need of a do-anywhere anxiety antidote. How does it work? You breathe through your nose only, then hold until you feel the urge to

breathe again.

RESPIRATORY-MUSCLE

TRAINING

What is it? ‘A form of inspiratory breath work that strengthens

the breathing muscles by incorporating resistance,’ says researcher James Manifield. Who’s it for? Those who want

to boost their fitness.

How does it work? A device that

looks like an inhaler is used to provide resistance as you breathe

in for one to two seconds.