Breathwork

Question 1

Why is the breath important?

Answer 1

It is our body’s fundamental movement pattern

Question 2

What does the breath do for a workout?

Answer 2

fire up core, stabilize spine, transfer loads more effectively through entire body

Question 3

Inhale to set up

Answer 3

exhale to execute

Question 4

inhale when it’s easy

Answer 4

exhale when it’s hard

Question 5

inhale slowly through the nose

Answer 5

exhale through mouth

Question 6

inhale expand the ribcage

Answer 6

exhale draw ribcage down and in

Question 7

belly breath

Answer 7

practiced in yoga, belly rises and falls with the breath

Question 8

diaphragmic breath

Answer 8

belly rises and ribcage expands laterally while chest remains still, relaxed exhale

Question 9

activated core in diaphragmic breath

Answer 9

belly rises and ribcage expands laterally while chest remains still, forceful exhale through mouth and core engages

Question 10

staccato breath

Answer 10

inhale 4 counts, exhale 4 counts, short and quick, very common for the hundreds