Step 1:

Begin by pinching from tips and bottoms of each finger and thumb of both your right hand and left hand. The pressure applied to your fingers should be firm, but not painful. A few seconds for each finger tip will do. Pinch them again, but this time squeezing from side to side.

Step 2:

Vigorously rub back and forth from the base to the tip of each linger & thumb.

Step 3:

Grasp each finger & thumb at its base and pull firmly. Allow your grip to loosen slightly, graduating it from the base to the finger tip until your finger slips out of your grasp completely. Read the rest of this entry »

Like other muscles, your respiratory muscles can become fatigued when stressed during exercise. In a new study, researchers had athletes use a handheld respiratory training device. Most of the athletes showed improved endurance levels during short bursts of intense movement. Training those muscles (which include your diaphragm) may help you recover faster and breathe easier at your next race or game.