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Why do we breathe faster when we run?

Where does the air actually go?

๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€œHi! I'm Leo. My chest goes puff-puff when I run. Want to find out why?โ€

Leo is breathing calmly.

The big idea

Running uses up oxygen, so your lungs pump faster to get more.

๐Ÿ” What's happening: Pick a tool below and see what happens.

Oxygen in blood80%
Breathing speed25%
Heartbeat30%
Energy70%

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