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Walk into any fitness center, exercise arena or weight-training room and you will hear a lot of heavy breathing. It is an essential element in lifting weights because breathing properly will increase the effectiveness of the workout. Breathing improperly can lead to high blood pressure and sometimes serious medical problems. Any person who lifts weights or performs similar resistance training needs to learn correct breathing technique.
As a result, one of the most common effects of chronic stress is habitual shallow breathing. Chronic shallow breathing is like living in a state of constant apprehension and it takes a serious toll on the body. Serious Side Effects of Bad Breathing. Shallow breathing and habitually holding your breath compromise your health and overall wellness in more ways than you realize. Reduced oxygen intake and not expelling enough carbon dioxide sparks significant stress on the cellular level.