HOLD YOUR BREATH UNDERWATER FOR 3 MINUTES.

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Use our guides to inject more gut-wrenching adventure into your life. WHY HOLD YOUR BREATH UNDERWATER?

From surfing and snorkeling to a full day at the beach, learning to hold your breath can help you to feel more comfortable underwater – a critical component to battling huge waves or hunting for colorful coral.

Static Apnea is a discipline in which Static Apnea World Record a person holds their breath (apnea) underwater for as long as possible, To date, the world record for holding one’s and need not swim any distance. Static Apnea is defined by the breath underwater without the use of International Association for oxygen in preparation is held by Stéphane Development of Apnea (AIDA International) and is distinguished Mifsud, with a whopping 11 minutes 35 from the Guinness World Record for seconds. breath holding underwater, which allows the use of oxygen in preparation. Beat Harry Houdini’s Life Record

We’re not saying you can beat Mifsud, but shoot to beat Harry Houdini. His personal record was 3 minutes 30 seconds! HOW TO HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR 3 MINUTES

The following method is adapted from this Tim Ferriss blog post.

1:30 deep breathing DEEP BREATHING 1:15 purging (if you feel like you’re going to pass out, do it less intensely) Take a big breath in through the mouth, hold for one second, and Hold breath for 1:30 (no more) then exhale for 10 seconds through your almost-closed mouth with Take 3 semi-purge breaths. tongue pursed against your lower teeth. 1:30 deep breathing 1:30 purging PURGING Exhale strongly, then inhale quickly Hold breath for 2:30 (no more) and strongly. Do not waste oxygen with unnecessary body rocking. Take 3 semi-purge breaths. SEMI-PURGING 2:00 deep breathing Breathing between the above two. 1:45 purging Less forceful than purging, but more forceful than semi-purging. Used for Hold breath for as long as possible recovery between each time trial.

Exhale. Take 3-10 hard semi-purge breaths until your recover. Disclaimer: the above tips are for informational purposes only. Do not attempt without proper supervision. QUICK TIPS

a. Restrain yourself from swallowing when you start feeling fatigued. b. Don’t panic. Remember, your body has about 5 minutes of oxygen available. c. Go from A to Z in your head during time trials, visualizing one person for each letter. d. It is easier to hold your breath if you haven’t eaten for 4-6 hours.

CHALLENGE

Can you hold your breath for more than 3 minutes? Prove it.

Send us a video of yourself completing this challenge, and we’ll add your name to our wall of adrenaline fame.