According To Research, Breathing Exercise Supports Weight Loss And Fat

Illustration of breathing exercises supports weight loss and fat (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA In Eastern culture, there are various exercise movements or exercises that involve breathing. Such as tai chi, qigong, yoga, meditation, to Senobi. This breathing exercise, according to research, is related to supporting weight loss and fat. Although done in a small scope, the results are significant for someone with obesity.

Breathing exercise in recent years, many studies explore what the benefits are. Research found that breathing exercise helps reduce stress levels, raise emotional attention, and well-being. Recent research claims that adding respiratory exercises to exercise routines can help lose weight and increase fat burning.

Respiratory exercise is a simple practice that focuses on breathing and lack of external disturbances. There is also research that shows the potential benefits of breathing exercises. Namely reducing anxiety, increasing attention and sleep quality. There are so many types of breathing exercise, including deep breathing, breathing through the alternating nasal cavity, breathing with tapered lips, breathing with diaphragm, and Senobi. Senobi is a Japanese-style breathing force involving leaning and stretching arms over the head while breathing and breathing slowly in a few counts.

Each style of breathing exercise has different variations and types of practice. But all of them can help increase relaxation and relieve stress and bring focus to the present. One study involved 40 women who noted that training Senobi increased hormone excretion through urine and sympathetic nerve activity. This nerve is responsible for the fight-or-flight response. The results of the study noted that participants with obesity repeated regular breathing exercises for 1 month, significantly decreased body fat.

Other studies involved 38 people who participated in diaphragm breathing exercises. This exercise is recorded in research reports to help increase higher rest metabolism. The effect is further, causing increased weight loss.

The third study was conducted by researchers from HR College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Udire, Karnataka, India. Respiratory exercise for 45 minutes every day carried out 6 days per week, significantly reducing weight and body mass index (BMI). Other studies show that regular breathing exercise can support weight loss and fat. What's more, breathing exercise with yoga, slow breathing, and diaphragm breathing helps release leptin levels. Leptin is a hormone responsible for stimulating saturation.

It should be understood, reported by Healthline, Monday, September 9, the stress due to rising levels of cortisol is associated with higher weight gain and obesity. Moreover, higher levels of cortisol are associated with increasing appetite and contributing to emotional eating. So, that's why respiratory exercise contributes to reducing stress and the hormone cortisol so that appetite is more suppressed.