I don't know whether this makes sense, but I think there are two different types of CO2 (and low O2?) tolerance. I will explain...
The first type is used in all apnea, but most of all in static. It is about contractions, urge to breathe, etc.
The second type is not normally useful for static, but only for dynamic and depth. It is about being able to keep moving with CO2/lactic acid buildup.
They seem to be quite separate, as some freedivers can do very good distances in dynamic, while their static times are not much over 3min. I am the opposite - I can do good statics, but I find dynamics very difficult. It is not so much about the pain of lactic acid, as I don't normally get a lot of pain, it is more of a weakness and tired feeling.
Most freedivers have a combination of both types of tolerance, but there are exceptions.
I would be interested in any ideas on this...
Lucia
The first type is used in all apnea, but most of all in static. It is about contractions, urge to breathe, etc.
The second type is not normally useful for static, but only for dynamic and depth. It is about being able to keep moving with CO2/lactic acid buildup.
They seem to be quite separate, as some freedivers can do very good distances in dynamic, while their static times are not much over 3min. I am the opposite - I can do good statics, but I find dynamics very difficult. It is not so much about the pain of lactic acid, as I don't normally get a lot of pain, it is more of a weakness and tired feeling.
Most freedivers have a combination of both types of tolerance, but there are exceptions.
I would be interested in any ideas on this...
Lucia