Listen "How to Relieve Asthma Symptoms (The 3 Best Breathing Techniques)"
Episode Synopsis
Want to learn the three best breathing techniques that not only help to relieve my asthma symptoms, these breathing techniques have empowered me to become a highly successful ultra endurance athlete with asthma. In this episode I share how I went from using my inhaler all the time to learning special ways to breathe so I can run 100K+ miles without needing my inhaler.
The three best breathing techniques are:
The Extended Exhale - Breathe out longer to help calm your lungs.
Locomotive Breathing - Find a rhythm to make breathing feel natural while moving.
The Double Exhale - Double breaths out to keep asthma symptoms in check.
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00:00 Introduction to Asthma and Breathing Techniques
01:07 Early Life and Initial Struggles with Asthma
03:53 Breathing Technique 1: The Extended Exhale
07:04 Breathing Technique 2: Locomotive Breathing
16:14 Hiking and High Altitude Challenges
24:39 Breathing Technique 3: The Double Exhale
32:06 Achieving Ultra Marathon Success
37:07 Free Healthy Living Guide
40:36 Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.
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