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WorksheetsHow to breathe whilst running?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is the advantage of a proper breathing technique whilst running?
Enable us to run faster
To avoid becoming tired
To improve running performance
To run for a longer distance
What is the recommended way to breathe for slow-paced running?
Breathing through mouth
Breathing through nose
Breathing through chest
Breathing through belly
What is the advantage of breathing through the mouth whilst performing a vigorous activity, such as running faster?
Increases the stamina
Warming the air
Filtering the air
Allowing a greater amount of oxygen per breath
According to the video, below are the disadvantages of chest breathing, EXCEPT:
Cannot get the maximum amount of oxygen into your lungs
Cannot expel our lungs fully when we exhale
Weak form of breathing
Extends inhaling and exhaling to the belly
What is a three to three rhythm ratio while breathing?
Inhale for three strides and exhale for three strides
Inhale for two strides and exhale for three strides
Inhale for three strides and exhale for one stride
Inhale for two strides and exhale for one stride
What is a two to one rhythm ratio while breathing?
Inhale for three strides and exhale for three strides
Inhale for two strides and exhale for one stride
Inhale for one stride and exhale for two strides
Inhale for two strides and exhale for two strides
Why is it important to maintain a good posture whilst you run?
Enables us to run faster
Feeling less tired
To prevent us from falling down
To allow lungs to fill with oxygen to their proper capacity
According to the image, what is the benefit of breathing this way?
Helps to lose weight
Helps to gain weight
Allows the oxygen to flow through the lungs for optimal intake
Increases stamina while running
Is there any breathing pattern for running that works for everyone?
Research has shown that runners have varying breathing patterns and rhythms
two to one rhythm ratio
inhale for three strides and exhale for three strides
Chest breathing
In your opinion, why a person who is running breathes heavier compared to a person who is sitting down?
To avoid lung disease
The muscles need more oxygen
To avoid falling sick
To increase energy
