Because of sedentary habits, most people use only ten percent of their lungs, never allowing the lungs too reach the maximum expansion capacity. As a result, they are susceptible to emphysema, asthma, shortness of breath, and dozens of other breathing problems. Standing Deep Breathing teaches you to use the other ninety percent of your lungs.
This exercise should be done before any kind of physical activity. Because it expands the lungs to their full capacity, it increases circulation to the whole body, waking everything up and preparing the muscles for action.
