pim: hehehe, i guess i had that little comment coming. i figured that contractions are the urge to breathe during apenea. i get them already at 3 mins (dry static), but i read here and there that some of you guys are able to count the number of times they kick. the way i feel them is like one straight uninterupted bad ass urge! reason why i asked why some people are able to count them.
erik: so i take it that these "countable" contractions only happens to advanced fdivers. i still have a long way to before i get there, was just wondering anyhows. thanks for the insightful reply!
arbati: since a lot of freedivers are into yoga that perhaps could be one way of ignoring contractions. i dont know if its possible to stop them, but i think we can only prolong the tolerance. i used to stare at my watch while i time myself when i do statics. i found out that i am more able to go further my best times when i dont, not being conscious of the passing time helps me ignore the urge to breathe sooner. i think about the bills i have to pay, the over due reports i have to make, and things like that. doesn't relax me but it sure gets my mind of the contraction! hehehe.
dive safely guys!
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