The gold standard during strength training is to inhale on relaxation and exhale during exertion. For cardio, you generally breathe in and out through the nose or, when intensity ramps up, through the mouth. Here, a few breath-control tricks to try with your clients. For clients who tend to hold their breath, encourage them to count each rep out loud. If clients experience side-stitches while running, suggest exhaling during the left footfall (not the right).

The gold standard during strength training is to inhale on relaxation and exhale during exertion. For cardio, you generally breathe in and out through the nose or, when intensity ramps up, through the mouth. Here, a few breath-control tricks to try with your clients. For clients who tend to hold their breath, encourage them to count each rep out loud. If clients experience side-stitches while running, suggest exhaling during the left footfall (not the right).

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