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Written By: Sudipta Satpathy | Published : June 14, 2015 11:25 AM IST
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Our lungs have to work extra hard to cope up with the ever increasing levels of pollution in the air. In turn, we can try to keep them healthy by doing some exercises that will help them perform better. A recent study showed that just eight weeks of inspiratory muscle training (IMT), a type of therapeutic breathing exercise, can greatly improve your lung function. This is extremely beneficial for patients who suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a painful and progressive form of spine arthritis.
Yoga for better lung function
You might be aware fo the fact that practising yoga can help strengthen your chest muscles, increase lung capacity and boost oxygen intake. And hence, it is necessary to take some time from your packed routine to perform yoga and keep your lungs healthy. Here are few yoga asanas that you can try:
For details read: Yoga asana for healthy lungs.
Also read: 90 seconds of yoga can help reduce adolescent spine related problems
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