{"id":2456,"date":"2022-09-20T03:23:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T17:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/?p=2456"},"modified":"2023-01-30T11:09:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T00:09:26","slug":"ayo-bt-essential-tool-for-breathing-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/ayo-bt-essential-tool-for-breathing-training\/","title":{"rendered":"AYO BT \u2013 Why It Is an Essential Tool for Breathing Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It may be hard to believe that most of us modern-day humans <a href=\"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/over-breathing-and-its-effect-on-your-health\/\">over-breathe chronically<\/a>. It has been proven that chronic hyperventilation is at least in part responsible for a range of chronic diseases, such as asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are quite a number of factors that cause the vast majority of us to chronically over-breathe, including lifestyle factors, such as sedentary habits, lacking regular exercise, over-eating, and incorrect breathing patterns and habits.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding lifestyle, more and more people are becoming aware of it, and with determination and discipline, a healthier active lifestyle can be achieved. However, incorrect breathing patterns and habits formed over many years may not be easy to change, especially if the patterns and habits have been consolidated by one\u2019s every breath since a very young age!<\/p>\n<p>The following are the most common unhealthy breathing patterns and habits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mouth breathing<\/li>\n<li>Chest breathing<\/li>\n<li>Fast and big breathing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>CO2 \u2013 the leading factor responsible for breathlessness<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It sounds very odd to many, but CO2 plays a critical role in breathing, in a sense, even more, critical than O2!<\/p>\n<p>The reason we say this is that our blood is normally saturated with oxygen, and it doesn\u2019t matter if we breathe a bit more or less than normal, the O2 saturation in the blood is hardly changed.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you chronically over-breathe, the breathing nerve centre in the brain will become over-sensitive to CO2 increase, which causes breathing faster than normal, and a vicious cycle like the below will occur:<\/p>\n<p>The faster you breathe <b>\u2192<\/b> the more CO2 will be removed from the blood <b>\u2192<\/b> and according to Bohr Effect, the less O2 will release from the red blood cells to the body tissues <b>\u2192<\/b> the tissues thus sending the signal to the brain to breathe even faster.<\/p>\n<p>This process causes breathlessness.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Buteyko Method to breathe normally<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, to get healthier, most modern people need breathing retraining. Buteyko Breathing is a science-based systematic breathing method to train reduced breathing and achieve normal breathing, which is well suited to prevent chronic over-breathing.<\/p>\n<p>Based on Dr. Buteyko and his team\u2019s medical research from the 1950s through to the early 2000s, plus tens of thousands of people\u2019s positive practice of the breathing method, the following steps summarize the Buteyko Method in a simple way to work towards breathing normally and healthily:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the diaphragm to breathe through the nose in and out only whenever you can.<\/li>\n<li>Practice reduced breathing, including breath-hold, small volume diaphragmatic inhalation, and full body relaxed long exhalation.<\/li>\n<li>Practice breathing exercises involving slight air hunger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>AYO BT \u2013 A perfect tool to assist Buteyko Breathing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>AYO BT breathing trainer works by controlling the air inlet to add resistance to reduce breathing, such that it makes the inhalation slow and long and activates the diaphragm that one must use to achieve normal breathing.<\/p>\n<p>The following are the key points about why AYO BT is ideal for Buteyko breathing training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage and train to breathe using the diaphragm via the nose.<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easy to adjust the air resistance to reduce breathing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easy changeover between inspiratory and expiratory training.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easier adaptation to higher CO2 and lower O2 \u2013 reduces breathlessness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-to-show-the-extended-exhalation-airpath-for-better-CO2-adaptation.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Tool for Breathing Training&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tool for Breathing Trainer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tool for Breathing Training &#8211; Using AYO BT as a tool perfectly aligns with the key elements of Buteyko Breathing Method.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Using AYO BT over a period of time will train you to use your diaphragm naturally, allowing you to practice reduced breathing and adapt to higher CO2 without having to focus on your breathing all the time, thus making it easier to normalize your breathing.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the unique modular design of AYO BT allows a future upgrade to more advanced AYO BT+ which provides breathing data measurement with state-of-the-art technology.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The problem It may be hard to believe that most of us modern-day humans over-breathe chronically. It has been proven that chronic hyperventilation is at least in part responsible for a range of chronic diseases, such as asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. The causes There are quite a number of factors [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><strong>The problem<\/strong> It may be hard to believe that most of us modern-day humans over-breathe chronically. It has been proven that chronic hyperventilation is at least in part responsible for a range of chronic diseases, such as asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. <strong>The causes<\/strong> There are quite a number of factors that cause the vast majority of us to chronically over-breathe, including lifestyle factors, such as sedentary habits, lacking regular exercise, over-eating, and incorrect breathing patterns and habits. Regarding lifestyle, more and more people are becoming aware of it, and with determination and discipline, a healthier active lifestyle can be achieved. However, incorrect breathing patterns and habits formed over many years may not be easy to change, especially if the patterns and habits have been consolidated by one\u2019s every breath since a very young age! The following are the most common unhealthy breathing patterns and habits:<\/p><ul><li>Mouth breathing<\/li><li>Chest breathing<\/li><li>Fast and deep breathing<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>CO2 \u2013 the leading factor responsible for breathlessness<\/strong> It sounds very odd to many, but CO2 plays a critical role in breathing, in a sense, even more, critical than O2! The reason we say this is that our blood is normally saturated with oxygen, and it doesn\u2019t matter if we breathe a bit more or less than normal, the O2 saturation in the blood is hardly changed. However, if you chronically over-breathe, the breathing nerve centre in the brain will become over-sensitive to CO2 increase, which causes breathing faster than normal, and a vicious cycle like the below will occur: The faster you breathe \u00e0 the more CO2 will be removed from the blood \u00e0 and according to Bohr Effect, the less O2 will release from the red blood cells to the body tissues \u00e0 the tissues thus sending the signal to the brain to breathe even faster. This process causes breathlessness. <strong>The Buteyko Method to breathe normally<\/strong> Believe it or not, to get healthier, most modern people need breathing retraining. Buteyko Breathing is a science-based systematic breathing method to train reduced breathing and achieve normal breathing, which is well suited to prevent chronic over-breathing. Based on Dr. Buteyko and his team\u2019s medical research from the 1950s through to the early 2000s, plus tens of thousands of people\u2019s positive practice of the breathing method, the following steps summarize the Buteyko Method in a simple way to work towards breathing normally and healthily:<\/p><ul><li>Use the diaphragm to breathe through the nose in and out only whenever you can.<\/li><li>Practice reduced breathing, including breath-hold, small volume diaphragmatic inhalation, and full body relaxed long exhalation.<\/li><li>Practice breathing exercises involving slight air hunger.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>AYO BT \u2013 A perfect tool to assist Buteyko Breathing<\/strong> AYO BT breathing trainer works by controlling the air inlet to add resistance to reduce breathing, such that it makes the inhalation slow and long and activates the diaphragm that one must use to achieve normal breathing.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2459 \" src=\"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AYO-BT-\u2013-Why-It-Is-an-Essential-Tool-for-Breathing-Training-ayo-inlet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"609\" height=\"324\" \/><\/p><p>The following are the key points about why AYO BT is ideal for Buteyko breathing training:<\/p><ul><li>Encourage and train to breathe using the diaphragm.<\/li><li>Engineered to adjust the air inlet to reduce breathing.<\/li><li>The extended exhalation airpath increases the CO2 content in the mask, thus creating slight air hunger and resulting in quicker adaptation to higher CO2.<\/li><\/ul><p>Using AYO BT as a tool perfectly aligns with the key elements of Buteyko Breathing Method. Using AYO BT over a period of time will train you to use your diaphragm naturally, allowing you to practice reduced breathing and adapt to higher CO2 without having to focus on your breathing all the time, thus making it easier to normalize your breathing. In addition, the unique modular design of AYO BT allows a future upgrade to more advanced AYO BT+ which provides breathing data measurement with state-of-the-art technology.<\/p><p>Aimwell\u2019s mission is to help people breathe better. We do this through continuous innovation in product design and manufacturing while providing uncompromising customer service.<\/p><p>Please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aimwellbreating.com\">www.aimwellbreating.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diaphragmatic-breathing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2456"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3852,"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2456\/revisions\/3852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aimwellbreathing.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}