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How Long can you hold your breath?
I just got done reading a very interesting book called "The Einstein Factor". There is a section in the book called the "Oxygen factor". In it they advise their readers to take up underwater swimming to increase blood flow to the brain, and by doing so increase intelligence. It stated that increasing blood flow to your brain will 1.) activate areas of your brain that are usually idle from lack of blood 2.) slow down the constant die-off brain cells. Very interesting book (not just this chapter). Anyway, I think I'm going to try it. I actually practiced holding my breath today and was shocked to see I only got to a minute and a half before I gasped for air. And I'm 22, dont smoke, and am in fairly good condition. This leads me to my question, How long can you hold your breath for?
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Re: How Long can you hold your breath?
2:30. But I hold my breath and time it for fun.
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sounds like a blast
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2:30. But I hold my breath and time it for fun. [/ QUOTE ] You must live a very exciting life... |
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[ QUOTE ] 2:30. But I hold my breath and time it for fun. [/ QUOTE ] You must live a very exciting life... [/ QUOTE ] My job is very very boring. Outside of work I do indeed lead quite an exciting life, but underneath the blue-gray flourescent lights that have become my 9-5 prison I usually try to end it all 3 or 4 times a day. I'll let you know when it works, that would be pretty exciting. |
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2:30. But I hold my breath and time it for fun. [/ QUOTE ] I do the same thing, but usually at work. Mine is usually just over 2 minutes. I always wonder why contestants on Fear Factor don't practice this for weeks before their competitions. There is usually one under-water stunt on these shows. |
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You do realize you are killing many brain cells every time you do this?
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No, does it matter?
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You do realize you are killing many brain cells every time you do this? [/ QUOTE ] You're probably not using them anyway. |
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Re: How Long can you hold your breath?
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You do realize you are killing many brain cells every time you do this? [/ QUOTE ] How does holding your breath kill brain cells? I mean, am I killing brain cells every time I go swimming and dive to the bottom? |
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