Sentences with phrase «total lung capacity»
So our total lung capacity (TLC) equals our vital capacity (VC) plus our residual volume (RV).
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Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is the amount of air our lungs can hold when completely full.
In fact, studies show modest differences between an exerciser and non-exerciser when it comes to total lung capacity (TLC - the greatest volume of air you can inspire in one breath) or forced vital capacity (FVC - the greatest volume of air you can blow out).
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Breathe — This one seems pretty obvious, but you have no idea how little of your lungs you're using, when you breathe without thinking about it: less than one tenth of your lungs» total capacity, according to Wikipedia.