Take a deep breath — this one is gonna’ knock your socks off, because…
“Not only is it more time-efficient than traditional exercise programs, the benefits may be longer lasting.”
— Dr. Daniel H. Craighead, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Assistant Research Professor, Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, referring to research findings of a 5-minute breathing exercise upon lowering blood pressure
And, it’s easy!
How easy is “easy”?
Dr. Craighead said the exercise called “IMST can be done in five minutes in your own home while you watch TV.”
These findings are significant, because 65% of adults over age 50 have above-normal blood pressure, which puts them at greater risk of heart attack or stroke, and less than 40% meet guidelines for recommended levels of aerobic exercise.
“It’s basically strength-training for the muscles you breathe in with,” said Dr. Craighead, who added that,“it’s something you can do quickly in your home or office, without having to change your clothes, and so far Read the rest of this entry »