Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary: Breathwork for Endurance
I’m not trying to win a race. I’m trying to last . I want to walk up those 17 stairs five times and feel energized , not pooped. I want to run—not just for one minute—but for many. That’s why I train. That’s why I breathe. 🫁 Breath Is the Engine of Endurance Muscles need oxygen. The heart needs rhythm. The brain needs calm. Breath delivers all three—if you train it. Here’s what I’m learning: 1. Paced Breathing for Movement Match breath to steps: Inhale for 3 steps, exhale for 3. Then try 4. Then 5. This trains your lungs to stretch and your body to sync. 2. Diaphragmatic Breathing Breathe deep into the belly, not shallow into the chest. Practice lying down: hand on belly, inhale slowly, feel it rise. This builds lung capacity and calms the nervous system. 3. Recovery Breathing After exertion, sit tall. Inhale through the nose for 4 counts. Exhale through pursed lips for 6–8 counts. This slows the heart rate and clears fatigue. 4. Breath Holds for Resilienc...