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Tag: diaphragm

Breath Training Improves Sprint Time

August 6, 2019 Zach Cooper News

Practicing proper breathing may improve speed. A new study in the “Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies” involved 31 soccer[…]

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How the Diaphragm Influences Scoliosis

August 26, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Contraction of the diaphragm is likely a key driver of scoliosis. A new study examined 10 subjects with scoliosis. The[…]

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Diaphragm Manipulation Improves Back Pain

August 19, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Another study has found a connection between the diaphragm and back pain. In this study, 66 participants were recruited who[…]

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Nitrate Intake Increases Diaphragm Peak Power

October 8, 2017 Zach Cooper News

Foods high in nitrates, such as beets, may have beneficial effects on the diaphragm. In a new study in the[…]

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Learning to Breathe Improves Mood, Focus, and Stress Levels

June 25, 2017 Zach Cooper News

One of the single most important factors that influence mood, focus, and stress is one’s ability to breathe properly. In[…]

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Strengthen the Diaphragm During Cardio

December 21, 2015 Zach Cooper News

Diaphragm strengthening exercises can be performed while simultaneously engaging in cardio. According to a new study, subjects who performed Inspiratory[…]

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