This morning was a breeze...
Before doing my table, I decided to experiment, to see whether controlled breathing affects the heart rate, which we all know it does, but to what degree and how soon it could be affected by slow, controlled breathing. So, here are my findings:
Before apnea session, and after some walking about:
85 bpm (seated)
After 15 minute apnea session, and during a breath-hold:
52 bpm (seated)
I think a
drop of 33 bpm is excellent proof of just how much a simple programme of relaxation that involves slow, controlled, deep breathing can be of benefit for everyone...without even having to do any apnea. Thought I'd share those results with everyone.
Okay, back to topic, weights went well this evening...I may consider dropping the reps, but I managed to get done in just under the hour, so that's okay, but it depends how I feel over the next couple of days, after the body has realised just exactly what it has been through today. Eating us out of house and home at the moment, appetite has gone through the roof, quite literally...
