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Hi. I guess I have a simple question to ask. When you do sit ups, should you hold your breath or not. When I do them, I find that I usually hold my breath.
Good question. You should breathe regularly. Why hold your breath? You'll pass out! Try exhaling on the hard part (up), inhaling on the easier part (lowering). Your body will like you better for it. It may take you a little time to get used to it because of the habit of holding your breath.
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Ken Alan
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To build a strong body, build a strong body of knowledge. Exercise workouts, training programs, classes, program design, workout music, motivation. Cardio, strength, flexibility.
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AeroBeat.com, the first fitness music company. Program design/choreography, 7 Richard Simmons videos. Co-star, 4 Time-Life Medical exercise videos. Chapter author: "Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults" (Human Kinetics), "Fitness Theory and Practice" (AFAA), "Fitness for Travelers" (ACE). Lecturer, California State University, Fullerton California, Department of Kinesiology.
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