Diaphragm Breathing for Runners | Childs Pose | Caroline Packard, Pelvic Floor Specialist

Have you ever thought twice about your breathing technique when running? It's not as "intuitive" as you may think, and suboptimal technique can affect endurance and performance. Improve your running efficiency by breathing optimally. You can increase your oxygen consumption by coordinating diaphragm breathing with muscles expiration. DIAPHRAGM BREATHING CHILD'S POSE -Knees wide the width of the mat, big toes together to touch, sit hips back toward heels -Forehead to the mat, arms extend long -Inhale belly drops down between legs -Exhale through pursed lips (slowly pushing air out) as belly pulls back up Where to Start with Breathing: DIAPHRAGM BREATHING (SUPINE) |    • Video   Caroline Packard, DPT & Pelvic Floor Specialist has a passion for all things fitness, strength and healing the body through movement. For more on diaphragm breathing, mobility and pelvic floor health check out Caroline’s Educational IG @carolinepackarddpt