Is my routine causing my breathing problems? page

[Primalsaber]

After a lot of searching and considering the direction I wanted to take, I finally picked up a routine. It's an olympic lifting one for beginners and I modified the second of three days for powerlifting movements. I'm loving the progress I've begun to make, but I'm working out for around an hour each session. At first I didn't mind, as it has me setting PRs and doing pullups often (previously underdeveloped biceps now getting large fast). However, over the last 3 days or so my breathing has become shallow and depressed. I tried to disregard it at first, but it feels like even when I consciously take a HUGE breath I can't fill my lungs completely (or even close to it). It's supposed to be a stress relief mechanism (I believe), so when I try and fail at filling my lungs I feel even greater stress and concern. Could it be my lack of sprinting, or should I cut my workout time down?

Many thanks to any responders.

[richard]

are you nose breathing? You should be nose breathing at all times.

I wouldn't try to take deep breaths either. It isn't a good idea contrary to what you may have heard.

[Primalsaber]

I am nose breathing 24/7 (unless, of course, I'm doing a metcon workout). And as far as intentionally taking deep breaths, I do it infrequently; it's really MOST concerning when my yawns and deep sighs feel choked off.

[workinprogress]

If its concerning you, it may be time for a pulmonary function test. Are you having a productive cough? Any history of Asthma or other pulmonary issues? How is the air quality where you live?

[NZ primal Gwamma]

My first thoughts are also asthma. Do you have any asthma history ? No matter what - I would have it checked by a doctor, just to be safe

[richard]

Try shallow breathing when you exercise building up air hunger and that will help a lot