Can Breath Holding exercises build strong lungs??

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I read about a study years ago, don't ask for a reference or specifics, unfortunately I don't remember. They studied masters athletes to see if they maintained lung function or capacity as they aged. They didn't, their loss in lung function was similar to non-athletes. However, one group studied did maintain their lung function/capacity as they aged, opera singers. So I think exercises can help, but they must be the right exercises.

Ralph
 
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