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Pushing out

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Institution
Klaipeda University
Institution Typology
University
Country
Lithuania
Description
Here’s how to do it: Stand up straight and loosen your knees. Bend down from the waist as you exhale, then return to your upright position. Inhale as much air as possible, then hold your breath for 20 seconds (if you can) while lifting your arms over your head. Relax and lower your arms as you exhale. Repeat these steps 4 times.
Disease
Lung Cancer, Covid19
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available
Innovation
Pushing out is an exercise that improves your lungs' ability to absorb oxygen. Practicing this 4 times daily is said to help those with chronic lung diseases. It's recommended by lung health professionals as one of many deep breathing exercises to clear lungs, treat COPD, and more.
Evaluation System
An article from Livestrong explains that there’s a link between our ability to intake oxygen and our health. Increasing your lung capacity leads to greater stamina and overall well-being. Given how it works the respiratory muscles, pushing out is one of the breathing exercises they recommend for increasing lung capacity.
Assessment
Pushing out is an exercise that improves your lungs' ability to absorb oxygen. Practicing this 4 times daily is said to help those with chronic lung diseases. It's recommended by lung health professionals as one of many deep breathing exercises to clear lungs, treat COPD, and more.
References
www.othership.us/resources/breathing-exercises-strengthen-lungs
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