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How to breathe whilst running?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following is the advantage of a proper breathing technique whilst running?

a)

Enable us to run faster

b)

To avoid becoming tired

c)

To improve running performance

d)

To run for a longer distance

2.

What is the recommended way to breathe for slow-paced running?

a)

Breathing through mouth

b)

Breathing through nose

c)

Breathing through chest

d)

Breathing through belly

3.

What is the advantage of breathing through the mouth whilst performing a vigorous activity, such as running faster?

a)

Increases the stamina

b)

Warming the air

c)

Filtering the air

d)

Allowing a greater amount of oxygen per breath

4.

According to the video, below are the disadvantages of chest breathing, EXCEPT:

a)

Cannot get the maximum amount of oxygen into your lungs

b)

Cannot expel our lungs fully when we exhale

c)

Weak form of breathing

d)

Extends inhaling and exhaling to the belly

5.

What is a three to three rhythm ratio while breathing?

a)

Inhale for three strides and exhale for three strides

b)

Inhale for two strides and exhale for three strides

c)

Inhale for three strides and exhale for one stride

d)

Inhale for two strides and exhale for one stride

6.

What is a two to one rhythm ratio while breathing?

a)

Inhale for three strides and exhale for three strides

b)

Inhale for two strides and exhale for one stride

c)

Inhale for one stride and exhale for two strides

d)

Inhale for two strides and exhale for two strides

7.

Why is it important to maintain a good posture whilst you run?

a)

Enables us to run faster

b)

Feeling less tired

c)

To prevent us from falling down

d)

To allow lungs to fill with oxygen to their proper capacity

8.

According to the image, what is the benefit of breathing this way?

a)

Helps to lose weight

b)

Helps to gain weight

c)

Allows the oxygen to flow through the lungs for optimal intake

d)

Increases stamina while running

9.

Is there any breathing pattern for running that works for everyone?

a)

Research has shown that runners have varying breathing patterns and rhythms

b)

two to one rhythm ratio

c)

inhale for three strides and exhale for three strides

d)

Chest breathing

10.

In your opinion, why a person who is running breathes heavier compared to a person who is sitting down?

a)

To avoid lung disease

b)

The muscles need more oxygen

c)

To avoid falling sick

d)

To increase energy