Sentences with phrase «maximum lung capacity»

But with proper practice we can actually take in 3,700 cubic centimeters of air, using our maximum lung capacity.

Cardiorespiratory fitness — assessed by measuring maximum lung capacity — is also a predictor of better longevity.

Not exact matches

I suspected if we could comprehensively measure all Olympians in finals, we would see significant differences [when compared to non-Olympians], but we would not see them having freakish things like 200 percent more lung capacity, or muscles that can contract at twice the [maximum] force of a normal human muscle.

This is the maximum rate at which the heart, lungs and muscles use oxygen during an exercise test (also called aerobic capacity).

By breathing in to only two - thirds of your lung capacity, you ensure that blood pressure won't go up from the sheer exertion of forcing the lungs to maximum expansion.

[7] Cardiorespiratory conditioning can decrease risk factors associated with heart disease, increase vitality, increase maximum oxygen uptake, increase lung capacity, reduce stress, and can aid weight loss or maintenance.