It stands to reason why it’s important to understand how to breathe, especially when embarking on any physical activity. “It’s one of the most important muscles for breathing,” says Dr. Greg Wells, scientist in translational medicine at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. When contracted, the intercostal muscles, which are in-between your ribs, lift your rib cage and help the diaphragm. The exhalation muscles help you empty your lungs such as those all-important abdominal muscles. “When rowing, you would exhale when you’re pulling, and inhale when you’re resetting; biking, you’re breathing in time with the pedal stroke, and when you’re running, it’s in time with your cadence.

Source: thestar June 27, 2019 18:33 UTC