I know, it's just about the first thing anyone ever taught you about working out is not to hold your breath! So, is it really important or does it just keep you from tiring out too quickly?
Weight lifting makes you blood pressure shoot up, temporarily anyway. This usually isn't a big deal but when you hold your breath it goes even higher. Then it comes crashing down. The sudden drastic drop could possibly cause you to pass out. Even more serious, you could be in real danger if you a heart condition.
So, the next time you catch yourself holding your breath, don't! You've got enough to take care of if you are doing high intensity workouts already.
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