Simple Breathing Exercises to Strengthen Your Respiratory System by Colleen Fleiss on May 9, 2021 at 7:48 PM While COVID-19 cases continue to surge, breathing exercises are a great way to develop the lungs as they improve lung muscles, clear out any secretion and increase the capacity by supplying an adequate amount of oxygen. To get started, here are five breathing exercises you can do at any time of the day and in any comfortable space. Deep breathing with increasing counts: breath-in and breath-out ‘While COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to be even more vigilant, while staying at home and keeping ourselves healthy and fit. While eating right and exercising ensures our bodies and minds stay fit, it is also important to strengthen our respiratory system -- as that is also severely affected by the virus.’