# What is The Hundred for and how does its breathing work?

The Hundred organizes breathing, rhythm and support from the center. The book's reference is to inhale for five pumps and exhale for five. Build the count gradually while maintaining organization and breathing; reaching one hundred does not justify enduring pain.

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Source: VIDA Pilates — El Cien — [The Hundred]
Book revision: 7ca4995550dd936fa75906cea31267bde4bec707

> 5. Inhala durante cinco bombeos y exhala durante cinco. Un ciclo completo suma diez tiempos.

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