Where Does the Big Breath of Air Come From When We Sit Down After a Long Day?

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When sitting down after a busy day, individuals often experience a significant release of air, which can be attributed to the body's transition from an active to a relaxed state. During physical activities like walking or standing, the body operates under stress, leading to shallower breathing. Upon sitting, the reduction in physical exertion allows for deeper exhalation, releasing more air than during regular breathing. This phenomenon highlights the body's natural response to relaxation and can be advantageous for activities such as singing, where managing lung capacity is essential.
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Where did that air come from?

Can someone please explain to me why when you sit down after you have had a big day, you let out a huge breath of air. Where does this air come from, cause i don't realize if i beath in heavily before i sit down. Why do we do this? :bugeye:
 
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There is a considerably larger amount of air in your lungs than is let out in a single regular exhale. When you are working, walking, standing, these activities are generally associated with work and do not provide a sense of relaxation.

When you sit down the activity is providing less stress on the body and you let go of more air. Extremely beneficial if you sing to hone your body to use up that excess air.
 
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