• Cowbee [he/him]@lemmy.ml
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    10 months ago

    You’re not taking 5+ breaths per step even when running, and as your cardiovascular health increases you take fewer breaths.

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      10 months ago

      That’s the kicker. You work out to breathe harder and faster, but as you work out, your heart gets more efficient, meaning at least you exert yourself slower, requiring more work to get the same heavy breathing.