What are breathing quickens?

Breathing quickens are when your body speeds up its breathing to help you do something more active or exciting.

Imagine you're playing tag at recess. When you see your friend running toward you, you start running too, and you notice you’re taking bigger breaths, faster than usual. That’s a breathing quicken! Your body is working harder to get more oxygen so you can run faster and longer.

Your lungs and heart are like a team that helps you move. When you start running or playing, your heart beats faster, and your lungs take in more air, this is how your body gets ready for action!

It’s like when you’re eating a big meal and then you go outside to play. At first, you might feel full, but once you start moving, your body helps you breathe quicker so you can keep playing.

So next time you're running or jumping around, remember, your body is helping you by quickening your breath!