Every year, lakhs of people die due to air pollution. Thousands of people fall prey to serious respiratory diseases. Let us tell you that India's capital Delhi tops the list of polluted states. This year, even before the winter started, the air here has become poisonous. According to the Meteorological Department, the air quality level of many areas of Delhi-NCR has crossed 300, which is very bad from the health point of view.
In such a situation, it is very important to keep the lungs healthy to stay healthy. They not only help us breathe, but also ensure the circulation of oxygen in our body. If you want to improve the functionality of your lungs, here are five great exercises that can help strengthen your lungs-
Deep breathing
Deep breathing is a simple but effective exercise. It can be done several times a day. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Take a deep breath through the nose and slowly fill the stomach. Hold the breath for a few seconds and then exhale slowly through the mouth. Repeat this process 5-10 times. Doing this increases the capacity of the lungs.
Cardiovascular exercise
Such as running, cycling or swimming. All these exercises strengthen your heart and lungs. Improve blood circulation. In such a situation, do 150 minutes of moderate exercise in a week, such as brisk walking or cycling. 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, such as running or swimming, is also beneficial.
Yoga
Yoga is very beneficial for improving the health of the lungs. Pranayama and other asanas help strengthen your respiratory system. In such a situation, do Bhramari Pranayama. In this, take a deep breath through the nose and exhale with the sound of 'hum'. Along with this, Anulom-Vilom is also beneficial. In this, inhale from one nostril and exhale from the other.
Strength training
Developing strong muscles can also help in improving lung health through strength training. For this, do weight lifting or bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats. Do these exercises at least 2 days a week.
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