Respiratory muscle training (RMT) has become an increasingly important component of stroke rehabilitation, aimed at enhancing respiratory muscle strength, endurance and overall pulmonary function.

The training did not, however, affect postoperative limb skeletal muscle weakness or exercise capacity. Preoperative respiratory muscle training (RMT) and aerobic exercise appear to lead to ...

Respiratory muscle strength and balance are strong predictors of walking speed in older adults at day care communities who do not have muscle loss (sarcopenia), a new study finds. The results ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

Stretching and breathing go hand in hand. In fact, instead of timing each stretch, hold it for 2-3 breath cycles. Since breathing is the first and last thing we do on this Earth, it makes sense to be ...

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

That familiar tightness in your chest. The wheeze that seems to announce itself at the most inconvenient moments. The inhaler you clutch like a lifeline. Living with asthma can feel like your lungs ...

For those pursuing active lifestyles, cardiovascular fitness typically dominates the conversation. Yet the specific health and function of the lungs themselves often receive less attention, despite ...

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

(CNN) — During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the ...