There is no one-size-fits-all breathing technique for running, but it is important to maximize oxygen intake through the mouth and nose and breathe through the diaphragm. A 3:2 or 2:2 inhale-exhale ratio can be used, depending on the runner’s pace. The body needs an immense amount of oxygen during physical activity, so many runners try […]
Babies can drink and breathe simultaneously due to the location of their larynx and hyoid bone, which are higher up in the nasal cavity than in adults. As the child grows, both descend to adult level. Males experience two laryngeal drops in their lifetime, and newborns are more prone to choking at around 4 months […]