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Should i do pranayama(breathing exrecises including kapalbhati) before or after doing workout and lifting weights in the gym?

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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Exercise: Surely breathing and stretching before and after cardio or weight lifting is excellent. You will have to gauge how long before and after your workouts you have to dedicate. Keep up the good work!

Answered 5/20/2016

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