How to Keep Healthy Lungs: 10 Essential Tips for Better Breathing and Lung Health

3. Exercise Regularly

Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for lung capacity and efficiency.

• Aerobic exercise — walking, running, cycling, swimming — trains your lungs to move more air with less effort
•  Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week
• Swimming is particularly excellent — the humid air and breath control strengthen respiratory muscles
• Even brisk walking for 30 minutes daily makes a measurable difference