Unfortunately you are tearing down your knees and backs at t he same time. If you jump up and down, or run long enough, at least 20 minutes, you will breathe hard enough to get the oxygen flowing into your bloodstream. We concentrate the oxygen flow so that the body begins the aerobic process of flooding the bloodstream with oxygen in a few minutes so the results are dramatically improved. At the same time we can flex or stretch the muscles we wish to target for inch loss, or toning to draw the oxygen to that point like a bee to honey. The oxygen will rush to the point of stress to heal, thus toning and firming those muscles.
Breathing correctly can bring on a state of elevated emotions.
The reason for this is the endorphin high that runners speak of. You are releasing these endorphins, into the brain. Some remarkable changes in people occur in those suffering with severe panic attacks to others suffering from migraine headaches. It has been called life changing by many, and I am one of those who can personally attest to the powerful benefits that can accompany flooding your body with oxygen by doing just a few of the Optimal Breathing exercises daily. Other benefits of true passive aerobic breathing is the reduction of water retention and changes in your skin that may cause those who know you to accuse you of having a face lift.