Oxycise exercises are based on the theory that by performing deep, diaphragmatic breathing you can increase the amount of oxygen in your body to increase the amount of calories burned. The program was devised by Jill Johnson as a way to help people who are otherwise inexperienced or too out of shape to perform heavy exercise. Check with your doctor to be sure that you're healthy enough for these exercises.
Diaphragm Breathing
Oxycise is based on performing abdominal breathing to expand the amount of air your lungs can hold while in the standing, sitting and lying down positions. The exercises should be performed for about 15 minutes a day. The special breathing technique known as diaphragm breathing is performed by breathing in deeply through your nose so that your diaphragm, or lower part of the lungs, gets filled up with air, then holding the breath for several seconds and slowly breathing out through your mouth. Do not lift your shoulders as you breathe in; you should feel your stomach expanding with each breath.
Exercise One
Like most Oxycise exercises, this can be performed while seated, standing or lying down. Begin by inhaling for 3 seconds through your nose, filling your lower lungs. Take a moment to consciously relax as you breathe in. Exhale by breathing out through your mouth as if you were blowing bubbles through a straw. This should also take about 3 seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
Exercise Two
Bend both knees, reach down and grab your knees while lying down on your back. Breathe in as directed above and tighten the muscles of your hips to slightly lift them off the floor. Simultaneously relax the muscles of your back. Take at least a full 3 seconds to inhale. Hold this position for about 3 seconds and then breathe out while contracting the muscles of your buttocks and hips. Repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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