What are good ways to strengthen my lungs?
Mindful breathing, a yoga based technique is good; most people do not breathe to their full lung capacity, if you think about breathing and try to fill your lungs you will see what I mean lol..if you practice mindful breathing for 10-15mins a day, it will increase your automatic lung fill over time. To begin, take a deep breath, then try to fill it a little more. Most people find they can squeeze another 2-3 breaths if they are thinking about it. Then release slowly. This naturally trains your lungs to be used to a better % capacity. Another way is to exert your lungs, as other have mentioned, for eg by strenuous exercise or holding your breath, but mindful breathing is a lot less painful/stressful!
