Which Exercise Parameters Increase Body Oxygenation?
Dozens of published medical studies clearly proved that body oxygenation, which is reflected by stress-free breath-holding time, is the best indicator of physical health. Among numerous varieties of the breath holding time test, the stress-free version of the test done after usual exhalation, most accurately reflects body oxygenation. As it was noticed by Dr. Buteyko, ” Oxygen content in the organism can be found using a simple method; after exhalation, observe how long the person can hold their breath without stress.” Hence, one should exhale normally and measure own breath holding time, but only until first discomfort, i.e., without pushing themselves. About 200 Soviet (Russian) MDs have been using this test as the main measuring tool for the Buteyko self-oxygenation breathing therapy. According to the experience, physical exercise is the main factor, apart from lifestyle parameters, to increase body oxygenation. They discovered that the following parameters of exercise are ideal for
