FYI the "purge breaths" used on my FIT course where more of a supervised example than a "must do" technique, quite the opposite. In fact, I would say Martins teaching is that sense is wonderful: he lets the participant feel the difference in a 100% supervised environment, pool statics, and at the same time clearly states all the dangers. The interesting thing about the purge breaths (OK, mild hyperventilation) in the controlled (pool static) environment is to observe the delayed contractions.
If you take the course material in its whole depth and context, it was very rewarding, and clearly indicative of the perils of hyperventilation.
PS. the "15 purge breaths" is a total myth and not in the course at all.
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Last edited by azapa; April 23rd, 2008 at 19:55.
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