Exercises for lungs: Healthy lungs are the oxygen supplying organs that are essential for survival. So if you are breathing toxic air, make sure to increase your ability to survive.

Lakhs of people die every year due to air pollution. Thousands of people become victims of serious respiratory diseases. Let us tell you that India's capital Delhi tops the list of polluted states. This year the air here has become poisonous even before the onset of winter. According to the Meteorological Department, the air quality level in many areas of Delhi-NCR has crossed 300, which is very bad from health point of view.

In such a situation, to stay healthy it is very important to keep the lungs healthy. These not only help us in breathing, but also ensure the circulation of oxygen in our body. If you want to improve your lung function, here are five great exercises that can help strengthen your lungs-

take a deep breath

Deep breathing is a simple but effective exercise. This can be done several times a day. Sit or lie in a comfortable position. Take a deep breath through the nose and slowly fill the stomach. Hold the breath for a few seconds and then exhale slowly through the mouth. Repeat this process 5-10 times. By doing this the lung capacity increases.

cardiovascular exercise

Like running, cycling or swimming. All these exercises strengthen your heart and lungs. These improve blood circulation. In such a situation, do 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week, like brisk walking or cycling. 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, such as running or swimming, is also beneficial.

Joint

Yoga is very beneficial for improving lung health. Pranayam and other asanas help in strengthening your respiratory system. In such a situation, do Bhramari Pranayam. In this, one has to take a deep breath through the nose and exhale with the sound of 'Hum'. Along with this, Anulom-Vilom is also beneficial. In this, breath is drawn in through one nose and breath is exhaled through the other.

strength training

Strength training can also help improve lung health by developing stronger muscles. For this, do weight lifting or bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats. Do this exercise at least 2 days a week.