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Diaphragmatic Breathing and Heart Rate Control
Diaphragmatic breathing with heart rate monitoring: use a heart rate monitor to see how the pulse drops.
PhaseCool-down
Duration8 min
Ages16–18
SpaceAny space
EquipmentHeart rate monitors
IntensityLow
How to play
- Record heart rate at the end of the main activity.
- Slow diaphragmatic breathing (in for 4, out for 6) for 3 minutes.
- Record heart rate again.
- Compare and discuss.
Rules
- Comfortable breathing.
Variations
Easier
2 minutes.
Standard
3 minutes.
Harder
5 minutes with a recovery graph.
Adaptations
- Asthma: own pace.
- Limited mobility: no changes.
Learning goals
- Learn to recover after exercise.
- Connect breathing and heart rate.
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