[perow1]

Hello!

I see that you are living in Umeå, the freediving Mekka of europe! I would answer you in swedish, but since this is an english speaking forum I will write here in english.

I am training apnea here in Umeå on an advanced level, and spending considerable time in our (two) pools (and our icy waters). I just read your other posts on breathholding and that you were to try dynamic apnea with some friends aswell. I have not seen you around. I hope you refrain from training alone and if you train in water do it with friends you can trust who are educated in the possible dangers of apnea.

2006 a freediver from Sundsvall died training alone. Pool training has been a delicate matter since. Umeå is quite close and we have worked hard to be able to train in the pools. One ugly samba could be enough to shut down all training possibilities for good.

But to answer your question. There are several ways of delaying contractions, BUT! Delaying contractions is a dangerous game and you are probably on the wrong path if you are trying to delay contractions as a way of improving your breathhold. My first 7 was done with contractions starting at 1.45, so delaying contractions in not a very important factor. Relaxation is!

I will send you a PM so you can contact me for some tips on good trainging and proper safety. in SWEDISH...

Kul att du gillar att hålla andan i alla fall!
Vi hörs!
/Per