Breathe More Easily

You can’t see them or touch them and because of that, they are often neglected. Yet The Life Coach Ben Short says our lungs are the gateway to a healthier, more energised body

- Ben Short

WHILE you are reading this article, your lungs are only working at around 50 per cent of their maximum capacity. That’s fine for now but if they are not challenged regularly throughout the day the rest of your body could suffer. If you constantly feel tired or find it difficult to concentrate, it could be that your body is not getting the amount of oxygen it needs to function at its best.

If you don’t use them properly or abuse them by smoking, the lungs become less active and can shrink in size. You can offset that shrinkage with specific breathing exercises, see my tips below.

Most runners and cyclists will understand the term VO2 Max – this is a measure of how efficient your body is at transporting oxygen from the air you breathe to your muscles, and is one of the tests I carry out with clients during a health assessment.