02/04/2026
Your Diaphragm Gets Stronger When You Singā¦ and the Science Finally Proves It
Hereās something lovely to share today! A new study has confirmed what so many of you have been telling us for years: singing actually strengthens your breathing muscles. Not in a vague way, but in a real, measurable, muscleābuilding way.
Researchers in a 2026 study published in Frontiers in Physiology worked with people living with COPD and found that regular singing helped the diaphragm (your main breathing muscle) become stronger, thicker and more mobile. They even used ultrasound scans to measure the diaphragm before and after the singing programme, and the changes were clear.
When you sing, you take a quick, deep breath in, then a long, steady breath out. That simple pattern gives your diaphragm a proper workout. Itās like strength training without having to go to the gym.
Weāve always believed singing goes far beyond the music. This research backs up what we see every week. If youāve ever thought āI canāt singāā¦ Good. Youāre exactly who we want.
There are no solos, no performances and no pressure. Pop along to a session. Your diaphragm may thank you for it.
