Breathing

[Tintin]

Noticed something at training the other day:-

I exhale when doing any basic technique, punch block etc. However can end up feeling nackered and a bit light headed. Have even been told I loose all colour in my face at times. I wondered if I am not getting enough oxygen into my body becasue I am always trying to breathout on a move.

What do other people do?

Am I possibly over doing it?

Help!

[Kuma]

Tell your instructor/s your problem and ask them to watch you. They will be a better resource than us, because without actually seeing you we can only speculate.

[ps1]

Make sure to inhale in between the moves. Otherwise, you could pass out. If the problem persists for even a few more days, you should certainly get to a physician. These symptoms could indicate much bigger problems.

[bushido_man96]

Make sure to inhale in between the moves. Otherwise, you could pass out. If the problem persists for even a few more days, you should certainly get to a physician. These symptoms could indicate much bigger problems.

Agreed, on all points. Make sure to breathe in as much as you breathe out.

[ninjanurse]

You may be exhaling too forcefully so you are in a sense knocking the wind out of yourself on every move-loosing too much residual in your lungs. Try a more controlled exhalation-perhaps through pursed lips to see if it makes a difference.

[Tintin]

Thankyou,

I certainly will mention it in the next class. I think I have just developed it as a bad habit, but only just noticed on Saturday.