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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.
Many people are surprised that very subtle shifts in breathing can cause anxiety symptoms ranging from muscle tension to migraines, panic attacks and high blood pressure. Behind the simple act (of breathing) lies a process that affects us profoundly.