Pursed lip breathing

This is one of the simplest breathing exercises to improve lung capacity. To do this, inhale as much air as possible and exhale slowly through pursed lips. The inhalation will push your muscles out while exhalation will produce a hissing sound. Exhalation is likely to take twice as much time as inhalation and as a result, will exert pressure on the chest.

• Breathe deeply

Breathe in deeply and count to twenty or as close as you can get before breathing out slowly. Repeat this severally and with time, you will be able to increase your lung capacity.

• Candle exercise

As the name suggests, this exercise requires a candle. Inhale deeply and exhale slowly in front of a lit candle until it goes off. The key to the success of this exercise is to exhale slowly. Once you have mastered the exercise, you can gradually move the candle further where it will require more air to blow out.
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