Athletic Performance & Apnea
Segmented Breathing (Stepped Inhale)
- Structure
- Inhale 1/3 capacity, pause 2s; Inhale 2/3, pause 2s; Inhale full, pause 2s; Exhale smooth.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Increases intercostal flexibility and total lung capacity (TLC); Upregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 3-5 cycles (Prevents respiratory fatigue).
- Best For
- Pre-workout warmups, breath-hold prep.
- Good If Combined With
- Chest stretches, rib expansions.
- Source / Origin
- Freediving / Adapted from Viloma Yoga
- Intensity & Safety
- Medium. Can cause slight dizziness.
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