Don't Be a Turkey...
The Month of November reminds us to be thankful for all of the great things in our lives...with that in mind, be thankful for your body with the November Health & Fitness Challenge. With controlled breathing, you can conquer any workout! With a sexy booty, you can conquer any pair of jeans #illtakethoseodds! Get your butts in gear, it's time for a workout challenge!
The Importance of Healthy Breathing Techniques...
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| Expand your Breath, Expand Your Lung Power |
That being said, training your breathing technique is much like athletic training. It doesn't necessarily mean Hocus-Pocus-Weirdo-Hippie-Meditation...RELAX! This is your personal health, take your breathing technique to your own personal comfort level!! The more that you focus and practice on your breathing techniques, the better oxygen consumption, lung strengthening, mental clarity, and energy-saving capabilities you will have. After this challenge, you will be able to train harder, workout longer, and control your body one breath at a time. Don't let your lungs tire before your body, they need proper training too!
So what is this proper breathing technique mumbo jumbo you speak of?? Let's see, I learned about the importance of breathing during my Hot Yoga classes at Arrichion Gym. I was running a lot during that time too and began Hot Yoga classes as a supplemental exercise. I had no clue that I would learn so much about breathing and how much my running ability would improve as a result.
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| Breathing Technique: Stress Relief |
We are to focus on steadiness and control, allow our tummy to slowly fill with air and expand, breathing to full lung capacity (feeling your breath in your chest and bottom portions of your abdomen). It is important to make sure that the air has fully left our bodies to expel all stale air in our lungs. We tend to breathe with equal steadiness and time counts; however, you will find different breathing variations. Over time, I found that I was able to control my breathing a lot better during running and training, lower my heart rate, gain better control over my workouts, and had an overwhelming noticeable difference in my energy levels and endurance.
Slow and controlled breathing techniques will help to relax your body and mind after a stressful day or workout. This month, calm your nerves and conquer fitness with the Trendy Kendie Breathing Challenge. I have provided various articles and videos allowing you to choose and try different breathing techniques. That way, we can keep it interesting and find different techniques to suit all different needs. Expand your lung capacity, mental clarity, and energy levels by vowing to try breathing techniques every day for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Here are a Few Articles Explaining the importance of oxygen in our bodies...Check 'Em Out!
Amazing Article- Yoga Breathing Pranayama: The Importance of Breathing
Why Are Breathing Exercises Important?
Runner Dude's Blog: Breathing For Beginning Runners
Deep Breathing: The Truly Essential Exercise
The Breathing Technique Challenge
Just 10 Minutes a Day!
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| Youtube Fitness Video: Belly Breathing |
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| Deep Breathing Techniques |
Articles:
Article: 4 Breathing Techniques: Belly, Complete, Humming and Chinese
Article- Yoga Breathing
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| Breathe |
Videos:
Correct Workout Breathing Techniques: Weight Training & Cardio by Six Pack Factory
Pranayama (meaning: "energy" "to stretch") Technique-YouTube Breathing For Energy by Anita Goa
Tip: Inhale: Naval Goes Out Exhale: Naval Goes In (Sounds Confusing but is correct)
Deep Breathing YouTube Video Exercises Technique for Running, Relaxation, and Anxiety
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| Youtube Video: Breath of Fire We do this pose at my Hot Yoga Gym, Arrichion |
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| Youtube Video Pranayama |
The Apple Bottom Booty Challenge
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Minimum: 10 Minutes
Try some Basic Moves Demonstrated Below:
Ball Leg Lifts, Glute Kickbacks, Squats & Elastic Band Squats, Jump Squat, Front Squats, Elastic Band Kickbacks, Ball Squats, Lunges, Butt Stretch, Single Dumbbell Squats, Lying Butt Bridge, Bench Step-Ups, Exercise Ball Butt Lifts, & Leg Lifts...Now Get Those Butts Into Shape!!
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| Leg Lift and Bridge Combo |
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| Body Rock TV: Sexy Booty Shape-up (YouTube Video) Intermediate Challenge |
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| Body Rock Bombshell Butt Workout: YouTube Routine |
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| Body Rock Butt and Legs Challenge: Beginner-Intermediate Youtube Video |
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| Youtube Livestrong Woman Beautiful Booty Workout |
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| Ashley Borden Single-Leg Booty Youtube Workout |
Don't Ever Give Up!! Challenge Yourself, Friends, and Family Members.
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CHALLENGE BEINGS NOVEMBER 1st, 2012 & ENDS DECEMBER 1st, 2012
