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Originally Posted by salibandy
I think he means entertainment purposes.
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Now that my friend, sounds more like an insult.
The truth is, I have a very bad back, which causes all of my muscles to tense up, including my diaphragm. The only relief I've had, allowing me to breath normally, sneeze without feeling like someone stabbed me in the back, yawn fully, etc., Is from the ability to be able to 1. Relax as much as freediving suggests, and 2. Exercize my diapragm. I live day in and day out with an intense amount of pain that no doctor or medicine can fix.
I'm not asking for a pity party, but i didn't ask to be insulted either so here's the truth.
I'm just looking for a less intense form or practice. The contractions I have seem to conflict with the progress I make holding my breath. Before, I was on a cycle of practicing tables for 5 days with 2 days of rest. Having contractions later and later in the hold has allowed my body to relax longer with a stretched diaphragm before the contractions conflicted.
My main interest was sparked from a post titled: "Static with no warm-up"
Then I heard about FRC. So, what I really want to know is:
With practice, what is the best way to do a breathhold to build yourself up for longer holds, with less contractions? FRC sounds great but i wouldn't be stretching my diaphragm, where as static with no warm-up is still a deep breath and would. Which of these, if not both, would better allow fewer contractions over time?
I was just hoping to find some experienced opinions on the topic. If you don't mind, what are your suggestions on this? I'm not sure where else to go, being that my practice is not standard and i guess for medical reasons, i'm not likely to find other people using this method, nor a doctor who deals with back pain and breath holds at the same time. I respect everyone here and read these forums on the edge of my seat. I was just hoping to fit in with you, but with a different objective.
As for it being for entertainment purposes...the last time i held my breath out of water for that purpose was at about 12 years of age where my friends and i would see who could do it longer. We would reach 30 seconds and try and make it look like we were still holding while sneaking a bit of air. Never fooled anyone
Thanks for listening and I hope you can help me out a bit.
-Brian
