Hi Everyone!
Im an elite cyclist who is interested in starting freediving (well, snorkelling....which im keen to stay down longer for) - but im not sure how 'deep' to breathe in for breath holds?
Ive read many threads on breathing techniques etc on here, and can manage 1.45 from a couple of days practicing - but if i take a full lungfull of air i cant hold onto it for more than 25 secs!!??
If i just take 1/2 a lung full i last much longer until i have to breathe out, but then im fine for another 20 secs after i breathe out. this right? Or do i just need to practice holding on to a full lung of air?
My lung capacity is 6.8 litres, and resting pulse 32 which i hope would help how long i can last for?
Also - just to make sure; Is there any danger that practicing breath holding regulary could affect my racing on the bike?
Many thanks,
Im an elite cyclist who is interested in starting freediving (well, snorkelling....which im keen to stay down longer for) - but im not sure how 'deep' to breathe in for breath holds?
Ive read many threads on breathing techniques etc on here, and can manage 1.45 from a couple of days practicing - but if i take a full lungfull of air i cant hold onto it for more than 25 secs!!??
If i just take 1/2 a lung full i last much longer until i have to breathe out, but then im fine for another 20 secs after i breathe out. this right? Or do i just need to practice holding on to a full lung of air?
My lung capacity is 6.8 litres, and resting pulse 32 which i hope would help how long i can last for?
Also - just to make sure; Is there any danger that practicing breath holding regulary could affect my racing on the bike?
Many thanks,