WHAT ARE THE GOALS IN
EXERCISING THE LUNGS?
EXERCISING THE LUNGS?
- To strengthen the muscles of respiration (breathing), including the diaphragm.
This includes both the inhaling and exhaling muscles. - To exercise the lungs above the “comfort zone" in the maximal inspiratory (inhaling) range.
- To exercise the lungs below the “comfort zone" in the maximal expiratory (exhaling) range.