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Effect of exercise on Respiratory System

  1. Increase in Tidal air capacity: by doing regular exercise it has been noted that there is an increase in the amount of tidal air capacity of an individual.
  2. The decrease in the rate of respiration: When a beginner starts exercising his rate of respiration increases. But when the same individual performs exercise daily, his rate of respiration decreases in comparison to the beginner at rest.
  3. Strong will power: regular exercise increases the willpower of an individual. As pranayama, the specific exercise for lungs increases the willpower of the doer.
  4. Unused alveolus becomes active: Regular exercise activates the unused alveolus because much amount of oxygen is required in vigorous activities of the daily routine. The passive alveolus becomes active.
  5. Increase in vital air capacity: The capacity of vital air capacity varies from 3500cc to 4500cc in a normal adult. Due to regular exercise, its capacity increases up to 5500cc. Ageing is the process of becoming older. It represents the accumulation of changes in a person over time. Ageing in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change.
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