Each Olympic cycle, athletes and support staff chase the latest cutting-edge knowledge in pursuit of Gold. In the Winter ...

The muscular dystrophies are known to target various muscle groups differentially. In addition to making limb muscles weak, muscular dystrophy (MD) can also lead to decreased function of specific ...

To say breathing is important is a bit of an understatement. It is not just paramount for survival, but important for a whole host of other reasons. Altered breathing patterns can result in decreased ...

In the second article in a four-part series, Robin McNelis looks at good and bad breathing and how to know the difference In the first article of this four-part series about breathing during exercise, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Swimmers and scuba divers can improve their swimming endurance and breathing capacity through targeted training of the respiratory muscles, researchers at the University at Buffalo ...

Using accessory muscles implies that the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is decreased to 30% of normal, which is usually between 1.0 and 1.5 liters per second. In such cases, a sitting ...

Stop doing endless crunches; this effortless breathing technique stabilizes your spine and activates the deep core muscles ...

Fear not. The body is an integrated system that kicks into gear as you start your run and increase the oxygen demands of your muscles. The regulation system increases your heart rate to pump more ...