What are the best breathing tables to use?

[Adder]

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[Adder]

Ignore the above! I have never been good with technology. I know of CO2,O2,crazy and one breath recovery tables. Also, of course wet&dry and static&dynamic. However, I wonder which work best for anyone in general (type, how often, what time of day, even any diet tips to clear lungs etc). Any opinions would be much appreciated and thanks in advance.

 

[Joao Pedro]

Assuming you know how to set up your tables, I think it is a good idea for you to do:

• 1 o2 and 1 c02 table each week (not in the same day);
• Co2 table target time should be 50% of your maximum breath hold time;
• O2 table last breath hold time should be 80% of your maximum breath hold time;
• About time of the day and diet, don't worry, just make sure that you don't do the tables right after you eat.

Common mistakes, personal tips:

• Don't overuse tables you will overtrain, many might think it will not happen but don't see for yourself. You'll end up delaying your training and losing performamce;
• Consistency is key here;
• Mix with some hiit running 2 to 3 times a week and you see have notable gains;
• Tables are not meant to push limits, always target the 50 and 80%;
• Nothing more, is that simple!

Good luck and dive safe!

 

[Adder]

Thanks very much for the reply.

 

[Albin]

Yes I agree with that don,t push your limits hard enjoy is key here

 

[sanso]

Here is a little something on understanding what CO₂ tables can do and how to design them:
https://wefreedive.com/blog/2-the-evolution-of-co2-training-tables

 

[Alan Maddick]

Great article

 

[bboynaki]

Here is a little something on understanding what CO₂ tables can do and how to design them:
https://wefreedive.com/blog/2-the-evolution-of-co2-training-tables

just did a test run "ez version" of the 1 breath table with fixed # of contractions. the standard co2 tables are a walk in the park compared to one-breath, and one-breath takes only half as long.

 

[The-Pupil]

just did a test run "ez version" of the 1 breath table with fixed # of contractions. the standard co2 tables are a walk in the park compared to one-breath, and one-breath takes only half as long.

Personally I like the one breath tables. Normally start with a longer breathhold in the beginning to build up a nice amount of CO2 before going to the shorter 1 min holds.