Slow breathing, done for a few minutes after exercise, is an effective way to downregulate your nervous system, decrease the stress response, and help your body recover quicker.
Downregulation After Exercise Video
Downregulation After Exercise Key Take-Away Points
Slowing down your breath after exercise is an effective way to recover from stress.
- This downregulates your nervous system, which gets stimulated during a workout.
- It improves your recovery and adaptation after workout.
- This can improve your performance for your next workout.
To Practice:
- Breathe deep for a 3-10 minutes post workout.
- Try Box Breathing or Physiological Sighing.
- Add slow-paced music for even more downregulation.
Helpful Links
See the original discussion between Andrew Huberman and Andy Galpin here or read the notes here!
Small Changes, Big Transformation
Downregulation after exercise is one small change we can make to prioritize our health and build resilience. Wellness doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming. Give this practice a try this week and let me know how it goes!
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