is it possible to increase you lung capacity?

Question

with things such as deep breathing excersises? any suggestions?

Answer 1

I asked my friend who runs marathons and she said no. She said there are many books out there that you can read and follow up on.

She mentioned that many people sell things online but they dont work. In fact people that play wind instruments, or run marathons or swim or sing, actually have a smaller lung capacity then those that dont.

The lungs are a muscle, working them out will make them grow a little. Reducing the service area that oxygen is absorbed. Studies have shown that people that workout or swim etc have a smaller lung capacity then those that have never hit the gym. They get winded faster because they dont have as money muscles that have stored oxygen in their muscles. Thats why people can go longer or have more endurance. I dont know.

I guess it makes sense. I would ask your doctor. But I like her explanation she runs about 15 marathons a year. I figured she might know.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Yes, it is very possible to increase lung capacity. I have first hand experience. In May 07' i began swimming and holding my breath a lot. It is called dynamic apena. I started out by holding my breath for 45 seconds and could swim about 20meters underwater. Over the past months I have been training and working on my lung capacity. Now it is August 07' and I can hold my breath for 1 minute longers and can swim 55 meters underwater on one breath. I was amazed by the results and very happy.

Answer 3

Practice holding your breath, trying to go a few seconds longer each time. Try blowing candles out from a few inches farther away each time. Get you one of those little breathing devices they use in hospitals that you have to blow the ball up the tube to a certain level and hold it there as long as possible.

Answer 4

I don't think that lung capacity can be improved but you can live a normal life even with 40% lung capacity. This is not my opinion but my Alergist tells me. I'm sure she knows what she is talking about.

Answer 5

Yes, finis makes a snorkel that helps to increase lung capacity.

Answer 6

its possible to increase the ammount of oxygen your body takes it at one time
just work your heart and do cardio
get your heart rate up and concentrate on your breathing
it might not increase lung capacity
but it does slow down your resting heart rate, which means u can work at a higher intensity with less effort
less effort less oxygen
its the same outcome in my book

Answer 7

Yes. Actually, you can either force yourself to do it or you can either wait for your lungs to slowly increase while you continue your swimming or what you do. If you want to force yourself, you can hold your breath for as long as you can hold it. Continue doing this for 2 months or so, and then you'll be able to hold it for a lot of time! (Yup, I know. this answer sucks!)

Answer 8

Not much left to answer, holding your breath under water,
running, all kinds of exercises, People aren't born with it, they work at it. This guy that holds the record for free diving, has worked very hard to achieve his goal.

Answer 9

yes of course, but have to be doing something (like swimming) to make your body produce more air scackes in your lungs to meat demand. you'll have to push the lemit a little but yes you can if you need too.

Answer 10

Deep water training - aqua jogger type stuff. Works well too!