Foundation Training: Decompression Breathing (23min)
4-Week Summer Surf Challenge
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23m
Welcome to your first Foundation Training workout with certified Level 2 Foundation Training Instructor, Gabrielle Cahoon. In this video you will discover the power of decompression breathing with two exercises: Supine Decompression (lying on your back) and Prone Decompression (lying on your belly). Both exercises challenge you to breathe 360-degree into the ribcage while simultaneously engaging the abdominals and anchoring the legs. As these two exercises serve as fundamental components throughout the series, make it a habit to practice them regularly.
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