How to Hold your Breath Longer: Static Breath Hold
Hold your breath longer. freedive deeper. Have longer dive times. It all begins with static breath hold. Learning how to hold your breath longer has so many applications and will improve your freediving. In this video I talk about static breath hold training, how to begin training and all the applications that longer breath holds will have in freediving.
Learning how to hold your breath longer is one of the absolute foundations of freediving training. Once you're comfortable with longer static holds you will quickly find yourself growing more comfortable when you dive and especially when you spend more dive at the bottom.
Holding your breath longer is a process of getting used to the sensation of long breath holds. High carbon dioxide, contractions of the respiratory muscles and hypoxia. These sensations aren't comfortable at first and so the best way to train is to go slow, don't push yourself and allow yourself to grow accustomed to breath holds gradually.
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1. 0m 50s 2. 1m 10s 3. 1m 45s (with kids screaming and running in circles around me...) PB is around 2m 15s, with very little training.
Olivier Aubin lol I know that environment
hahahaha nice! that's solid
Alot better than my time 1st was 30 second 2nd was 40 and 3rd was 48 seconds :/
I know the feeling LOL. Hopefully it helps with learning to stay calm.
you should make an app, with tables, tips, and stuff like that
REDEVIL loads already exist
DankTard What is it called?
this comment got too many thumbs up for my liking haha making an App sounds like a nightmare hahah
We need an app indeed hahaha
Dont worry its not that hard, or you could just ask a follower to do it for you (pretty sure people would be ok with that). You just share the content with the developper and he does the app. Then he can give it to you to send to the store.
Great Video thanks Adam
This is what i need. Wow this is very helpful, thank you
thank you Adam, you make it understand so easy, love from HongKong
Thank you Adam for your interesting Videos... They do help me/us so much!!
I love your videos Adam. thanks for inspiring us.
you're so so welcome :)
I love your advice and your attitude! Keep it up!
thank you so much! Will do :)
Excellent to get all this information ~ thank you so much !
You're so welcome :)
Thank you. You're fantastic and you videos have helped me improve my freediving technique and apnea times. Love your energy, enthusiasm and clear, funny explanations
you are the definition of 1000 true fans.
Subscribed.. you brought back memories from 3 of the greatest free divers I’ve seen.. Deborah Andollo, Umberto Pilizzary and Francisco “Pipin” Ferreras. .. Thanks for the vid.
Hello! you helped me a lot for holding my breath longer. Thank you
Another great video with a lot of tips and info. Thanks so much dude🤙
you're so welcome bro :)
You are a very good teacher ❤👌👏 with a great personality!!!!🙌
Wow your subscriber numbers have sky rocketed congratulations Adam! Much love one of your aussie fans!
thanks bro. Turns out people dont mind looking at my face hahaha
I’m here sitting in my massage chair watching this video and I keep hearing Adam say, “relaxation”. Well Adam, I can’t agree with you more.
Your videos are very informative and you speak very clearly. After discovering your videos I went from 3 minutes 45 seconds to 5 minutes holding my breath in a matter of a couple days. I'm on my way to the airport right now I'm flying to Cabo to go spearfishing. I subscribe to your webpage I would also like to donate more to your cause thank you for everything you're doing
from lebanon..i learn so much with you ...thanks🤗
that's awesome :) thanks so much!
Thank you for your awesome vdos, keep up the good work!
thanks so much :) will do!
although your intro scares the shit out of me every time i love it, one of my favorite intros on youtube!
haha you can thank my wife for scaring you. She made it haha and thank you :)
Thank you so much for your videos. They are really helpful and on top of that very funny 😁. Stay safe. 👌
Thanks!
You're great, man. Watching this as a fellow instructor. You've got tons of traits I need to practice in my teachings more. The freedive community thanks you for your time and energy! We'll pass it on.
Thanks so much Kaleb! I really appreciate that man :)
I'm new to freediving and your videos have been very helpful. My friend is encouraging me to give competing a go but can't decide whether or not to go for it as a beginner
ευχαριστώ για της γνώσεις που μας προσφέρεις να είσαι καλά!!! καλές αναδύσεις!!!
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Good one
Useful as always! Thanks! :)
thanks so much :)
Watched through this once and instantly hit new personal best 3:00. Previous was 2:00. Thanks!
You are so funny. Thank you for the videos Adam. ❤️🌺
Amazing!!!
thank you!
54s 1.30 2.01 I feel so good, first time in my life I archived this
Love your videos, I use to practice holding my breath as a kid in my grandparents pool. I use to snorkel at the beach. Now I am older and interested in getting back into the water freediving and spearfishing. Thanks for sharing your experience
such a pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Wow, this really works! I just started practicing yesterday, and I was just doing the static breath holds, and I got 45 seconds, 1:25 and now I need to do 3 more lol, but they really do work, and it makes me feel extremely relaxed.
Thanks 🙏🏻 thks for sharing this. Absolutely fabulous. Hello from the Mexican caribbean.
Hi Adam, I'v discovered your free diving tutorials since yesterday. Thanks to your explanations, I understand what I need to do, to free dive comfortably. Here are my times 1st 1.10 2nd 1:11 3rd 1:21
Hi from Rhodes !!! I really like your Videos Adam !!!
thanks so much! hello from Sydney :)
Hi Adam I am enjoying the tutorials as I am really new to free diving. Just attempted the breath hold in bed before sleep (so relaxed as): 1. 1m 15s 2. 1m 25s 3. 1m 55s Thanks for the videos.
Nice tips, thanks Adam. 2:46; 3:00; 3:30. PB 3:50. Room to improve. #feelingmotivated
you are too positive to be watched)))) Thanks for great mood boosting)))
Greetings from Greece!! Love your videos!!!
Dark sider thanks so much! Hello from Australia!
I am wanting to get into diving, I am a mountain runner so I have pretty good cardio but my breath hold is not great considering my fitness. What you said about the human body is absolutely true! 1: 2.35 2: 2.51 3: 3.33 That is a PB for me though, so baby steps :)
awesome vid
thanks so much!
Hello from Spain! These are my times (I never did it before): 1. 2'16min 2. 2'25min 3. 2'40min I'd like to begin practising in this amazing world, but I'm from Spain and I dont know where I could dive with clear water and good conditions... I'm learning a lot about freediving with your videos! Thanks 😊
1.- 1:25 2. - 1:56 3. - 2:15 First time trying, i was nervous and almost claustrophobic on my first try then i calmed down and relaxed, i cant believe what a difference it made. thanks so much.
Thanks for the great tips and entertainment. You are fun to watch. I have really slacked off on my breath holding and had to dive to retrieve our laptop which I hope the gods liked. But the panic of losing all our footage and diving under docks made it really hard to stay calm and search. While the laptop is in a rice bath I figure now would be a good time to improve my breath hold and focus underwater.
ah no! It's heart breaking. Hopefully the rice sorts it out :)
@@AdamFreediver It actually did save the laptop and all our video footage is saved.
Hey Adam, Would you be able to do a short video on hands free equalisation? Or direct me on where to get more information. Thank again for all the great videos!
1. 2:10 2. 2:44 3. 4:00 Hi Adam and everyone in the free-diving family. Thank you all for your inspiration. I'm a 64yo and want to still be doing this when I'm an 84yo. I need more motivation as I'm not consistent (off and on like a faulty light switch lol). I'm not sure if I did the exercise correctly. Intervals between breath-holds were 1 min approx. Looking forward to any constructive criticism. I've only been in the water Mar'18 (NZ hols) and haven't been diligent with any regular exercise regime. Looking forward to your reply. And....I'm so glad that I found your vids, love them to bits. Cheers
Those are great breath holds! You definitely did the exercise correctly. Just keep the training consistent and the progress will continue :)
Thank you for getting back to me. I enjoy all your vids. Excellent work!! Love your infectious enthusiasm. What are the costs of your courses?
Started few days ago. First day Try 1: 55sec 2: 1.05sec 3: 1.10sec Now after 3 days I feel comfortabel till 1.30 and then relax trough the contractions until 1.55sec. I'm just getting really interested into freediving. Thanks for your videos. Love from belgium.
Oh and awesome videoooo from your biggest fan everrrrrr
thank you Juan!!!!! :)
1) 2:14 (10 contractions) 2) 2:36 (17 contractions) 3) 3:01 (45 contractions) The feeling of the contractions got very much less annoying just after doing three sets! That surpised me quite a bit! Thanks for the informative videos☀️
It's crazy how much improvement there is after a couple of holds lol. I did three just to see if it really made such a big difference (I've never done any diving or breath training before) and here it is 1. 0.35 2. 1.20 3. 1.40
1:57 2:41 3:13 Incredible! I always thought there would be a clear border for me somewhere above 2 minutes. Fascinating how equal the progress in the other commenters is.
nice breath holds! Yeah the body can do some pretty incredible things :)
Nice as always! That smile :))
Thanks Deemonk :)
Good advice. Thanks buddy. Hope the world champs went well...
thanks so much :) it was great :) I'll put a video up about it in a few hours
Breath 1-1:45 Breath 2-2:30 Breath 3-3:43 I love all your videos. You have taught me so much.
app "Apnea training" can be connect to oximeter :) and you can measure SpO and Pulse
Иван Гълъбов oh nice! I've seen friends use that actually
very good like always! I'm a spearfishermen, i can tell that at the begging i had strong contractions...now I do not feel them so strong anymore, and the freediving is easier! :D and I noticed that deeper is the dive I am more relax and the breathold is longer, my deepest dive is 15 m :(
ah why a sad face after 15m? that's great depth to be spearing at! Sometimes I feel like people are in a rush and if they would just slow down and enjoy themselves more everything will feel more comfortable...just as has happened for you :)
I'm no diver at all. Thalassophobia etc, but your video helped me understand. I struggle to break 6 minutes, striving to break the panic is freedom.
After doing that exercise I was able to get to 2 minutes without feeling contractions. My max static breath hold time has been 3 minutes, but I struggle through it. I usually get contractions between 1:15-1:30 and just push myself. I really like the perspective of just working your way up and staying within your comfort zone. I also really benefited from your video on the Frenzel technique! Thank you!!!
Thanks so much Jessica! :) I really appreciate that. So glad the videos are helpful
Adam Freediver I am definitely one of those people that jump to immediate panic as soon as my contractions come on. I wish I could have taken my first course with someone as patient as you- I feel like my instructor lost all respect for me when I wasn’t able to hold my breath for 3 minutes on the first day. It broke my confidence but I’m working on the basics on my own and hoping to get back out there soon to retest for certification. Thanks for the videos! They are so helpful.
Thanks Jess :) Yeah some instructors feel like they need to push their students and it's just the worst way to develop someones freediving
1.40 2.40 3.40 Cheers for your vids my breath hold getting better
Awesome video. My personal best is 3min 34sec.
thank you! that's solid!
1 - 1:55 2 - 2:05 3 - 2:36 Thanks for the great videos!
thanks! and great work!
1 1:4 2 1:12 3 1:19 It's really helps thanks adam
Great Video!! THanks for the excercises, i will start doing them !! :D Greetings from nooorwayyy
you're so so welcome! so happy you got something out of the video :) hello from Australia
My static breath holds (first time ever): 1. 1:00 2. 1:30 3. 2:00 And thank you for great videos I enjoyed all of them!
thanks so much! nice holds for your first try too!
Hi., i used to spearfishing before and i can only hold my breath for only 20-40s under water, but when i'd try the technique that you said., In 1st try 1:43s 2nd try 1:45s 3rd try 1:50s only. I will also try this to catch more fish here in the Philippines., Thanks and keep sharing more videos ✌
Bro saan dito pwede spearfishing?
@@is2275 zambales po
Hi Adam and thank your for providing us with some really great and important info so generously through your videos!! It’s awesome!! How frequently is it recommended to practice your breathold with this type of co2 tables? I mean, is safe to do it every day or should I follow a certain frequency per week?
Thank you :) You're so welcome :) it's best to train breath holds no more than 3 times per week. I have examples on training schedules etc on my Patreon page :)
Hey Adam, Thanks for the videos. Love your enthusiasm and inspiration. I'm 61 years old, and have loved being underwater since I was a little kid. Before today, my previous longest breath hold was 3:00 minutes in a pool when I was about 20 years old. Here are my times for today 1) 2:45 2) 3:45 3) 3:30 4) 4:30 I was very excited about this new personal record. Thanks again for the videos. GREAT STUFF!!!
Hello Tom, do you mind one question? Do you do any kind of supporting cardio training like running for example? Greetings from Germany...
I started a Freediving course two months ago, age 44. Never ever did any kind of diving before. Hardly some swimming lessons. Anyway, during the first static breath hold attempt of my life I did 4:40. Last week I did my second attempt. A surprising 5:03. Which is strange considering I totally suck at dynamic, haha (I mean, sometimes it's hard to do a simple 25m in swimming pool)! I never felt any contractions, more like a strong tension in my lung/throat area. I thought static was just a mental thing and that all you could do physically was expand your lung capacity. Didn't know about the getting your body used to CO2. I'll try these exercises. Thanks!
That's an awesome natural breath hold! Nice work :)
Applaud you so hard to give this info out for free... PB 4.25 for me, never done tables or trained. Smoked for 5 years i reckon that helped... mostly just love to feel contractions LOL
Thanks Richard! It's my absolute pleasure :)
1. 1:11 2. 1:53 3. 1:36 I’ve tried a static breath hold in the past and only managed 30 seconds but after watching your breathe up and final breath videos this was the result! Only problem is that I keep stopping my hold before I feel any contractions. I can’t seem to hold it long enough and on the last one I felt nauseous. But I’m super excited to keep practicing 😊
How did you go?
Thank you Adam for all of your videos But turn down the music volume so I can more clearly please
haha will do :) still working this whole video making thing out :)
Hello yedi master! You mentioned on the commentary for wch that you got an inflammation when you started with breath holds, I think I got it after a few weeks of training (only every third day) but I don't feel like I have stressed it out so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. 1. 1:30 2. 1.45 3. 1:54 is my "best" but now I can't relax because of pain and so on so I guess I need to pause. Thank you so much for all the amazing videos, you are great!
you're so welcome :) it's hard for me to give you advice because i'm not there with you but if you ever experience any pain or muscular discomfort just stop and rest :)
Great vid thanks. Breath holds #1, 82 seconds. #2, 2 mins. #3 2:218.
Nice breath holds!
breath hold 1) 1 min 12 secs breath hold 2) 1 min 23 secs breath hold 3) 1 min 56 secs Hi adam, your videos & tutorials are really encouraging me to practice a lot. I find it hard as an asthmatic to hold my breath some days, but with your tips ive improved a lot. It turns out i can hold my breath longer than all my friends (who aren't asthmatics) which i find really funny. Keep the great videos coming :)
that's so awesome Rob! good on you :) thanks so much for the feed back too! :)
Thank you, I keep looking at my times & thinking they're rubbish. i guess i just need to keep reminding my self it takes loads of time to increase times. and that's okay :)
Exhale breath walks i think have helped me. Exhale 15 steps then 3 big breaths and on the exhale hold and do another 15 steps. Been doing that a few weeks and just did 8 rounds and can hold breath heaps longer.
P.S. when i have dry static training i bend my legs in knees.Its better 4 diafragm.sorry for my english.Cheers from Belgrade
Breath 1: 1.45 Breath 2: 2.15 Breath 3: 3.00 Thanks for all the videos Adam, you are excellent. I'd appreciate your comment on my following question. I do CO2 table training from time to time. My contractions start around 1,45-2,00 minutes. After the contractions, it become very difficult for me to continue holding my breath. I wonder when does this mammalian dive reflex is kicking in and extend my holding time further. My target is 4.00-5.00 minutes best time. What would you recommend for me. Thanks again...
im 17 and love diving... my times 2:35 3:01 3:30 i really enjoy your vids
livemoe nice!! I only got 3:10 but I'm 15 so yah
nice one! solid breath holds :)
nothing wrong with 3:10 ;)
1. 1:05 2. 1:10 3. 1:50 Awesome video✌🏻
Aaahaa moment 💡🤙
boom! fist bump
Hey fellow freedivers of the world, question for ya. I have trouble equalizing on occasion and often have to push air into my drums and swallow in order to get a pop on the way down. Sometimes only in one ear thus compromising my dive. Anyone else have their own magic way to do it because that’s all I got so far and I can’t get past about 30-40 feet before I am unable to equalize. Also Adam you have taught me a lot about breathing in the 45 minutes I’ve spent on your channel. I didn’t think I could get past 1:30 but after listening to you I held for 2:45 on my first hold and I’m blown away.
I’m brand new to free diving… but I’ve learned to hold nose and pop BEFORE it hurts. Popping 4 times just to get to 20fow. Also equalizing my mask with very small breathe out threw my nose 2-3x. I could be way off but this helps me…
At 11:01-11:06, I’ve been there many times 🤣🤣🤣 and I love the laugh right after
Hi, thank you for your amazing videos ! I know you don't do the yoga stuff but you probably do some stretching exercices? If so, could you make a video of some stretching exercices you recommend for freediving? Thanks !
I really don't do much stretching at all but I'll make that video soon for sure :)
3:01 after 2 weeks of static tables, 3 times a week, stated from 1:57. Now I dont even feel any need to breath until 2:30
starting with 1.20 sec now PB 3.33sec Static hold. Got my AIDA lvl 1 freediving license ! Hooray
1min30s 2min20s - first contraction 4min50s Performed during my freediving course, dry statics. Last one was not comfortable, I pushed hard but was really surprised at the result as my previous PB was 3:30. Proper relaxation and stretching helps.
definitely helps but try not to push with breath holds....you'll find that you can do huge breath holds without pushing and it leads to even bigger breath holds in the future.....but in saying that....dude! nice work!
Great vid!! Please show us a weekly training program!
1. 3:25 2. 4:55 3. 5:06 Wow, I really impressed myself this time. Adam, I saw your videos weeks ago, and got me motivated to improve my breath holds. I found your videos really interesting and entertaining as well, good job! I have been practicing in the last 2 weeks the CO2 tables incresing from 1 minute hold to 1:30 and 1:45 two times. Also, I followed your advice and signed up for a freediving course last weekend and it was fantastic....I dove down 20 meters for the first time in my life! and now for the first time I could hold my breath for more than 5 minutes! even though last week couldn't hold my breath for more than 2:30 minutes......but I am understanding why, now. Thanks again and keep doing the good job!
Javier! that's incredible! I'm so happy for you. That's a solid dive and a solid breath hold time :) Good on your brother! I'm so happy that I could be a part of your freediving journey
Thanks Adam! Today I got a new PB of 5:17! and getting into the groove. Relaxing is key....for the first time in my life I am realizing this. Also, I would like to ask your opinion about this: after I did my 5:06, and after my 5:17 today, both times my left hamstring started to cramp a little (even when I was relaxed). It is kinda weird, since I didn't move my body at all, always laying on my bed. Any thoughts about why this could be happening?
ey tiger! the "Yoga thing" is actually like our OK sign, that is also the OM sign in Yoga and meditation ;) keep it up!
hahahaha x x
actually paused video, signed in to youtube account, right at the 13:45 mark - so I could LIKE the video - as instructed. (now let's see if I can follow all of your other safety instructions...)
my best time is 1min.. thanks bro helping us ;)
you're very welcome! :)
I love your wisdom. i am starting to get quite serious about my attempts at freediving. any ideas for freediving in the northern climates? i am quite landlocked and unable to afford to fly to warm places like Florida or Bali...keep up the great videos.. :)
Thanks so much Richard :) well to be dead honest I really don't know that much about that part of the world. My worldly knowledge is limited to places with warm tropical water. I'm sure you'll be able to find some opportunities with local facebook groups etc? :)
Bro, you from Oz. You Sound more Kiwi than Oz. Good and helpful clip though Bud, you make it so fun and straightforward. Thanks and take care...
Hey Adam I love your videos they have helped me out a bunch with freediving. I'm curious what a good free dive watch is to buy?
thanks so much buddy! Go Suunto. Get a Suunto D4F or D4i. they will last forever and work so so so well
1) 2:05 (a little past comfortable) 2) 2:20 (first major contraction) 3) 3:02 My pb static is 3:45, but I find it more/less difficult depending on the day/hr... i appreciate being told to not push too hard and let my body adjust and improve in its own time. I have a habit of turning up the intensity too fast and burning out fast esp w/ athletic pursuits. I dont want that for my freediving! Thanks!
hahah I used to share your habit then I learnt how to stop myself :) good work though :)
1) 2:52 2) 3:03 3) 3:10 Enjoyed the video. Thanks
very welcome! nice breath hold times!
Hi Adam!! I find the video as amazing!! I have a question, researching other breathingwork they say that for sport performance is much better nasal breathing that mouth breathing. Are you use to train with the mouth breathing?
Freedivers train with mouth breathing because we wear masks with nose pockets or nose clips on our dives. Yoga breathing (pranayama) is mostly nasal breathing, although there are many different types.
1. 1.00 2. 2.00 3. 3.01 Truly getting relaxed is a tough challenge. I felt like I was never quite there. Something to work on!
Did a 4:30 after doing the tables!
Ah so happy to hear!! Well done!
1. 4:04 2. 4:20 3. 5:00 I was very uncomfortable reaching these times the first time around. Now, a number of months later, practicing my tables as well as various other lung exercises most every day, 5:00 comes a little easier. My PB now is 6:09.
If I did those times I think my brain would just turn into mush
Blacknea Freediving Nah… you can do it! I got those times after watching it explained in this video: kzhead.info/sun/rdqqY6qclnRspHA/bejne.html
nice one Jeremy :) that's a solid static :) just make sure you dont do too much breath holding everyday....i usually recommend 2-3 tables per week
Thanks for the advice, Adam - and I love all the effort you put into your videos and responding to your audience! I don't yet have a dive buddy to do wet training and plan on taking a free diving course in the future, when I get the opportunity. So what dry training would you recommend I do in place of the days I'm not doing the tables? I currently also do dry dynamic walks, multiple reps with an Expand-A-Lung breathing exerciser as well as use it to decrease my O2 intake while doing cardio long-boarding and land-paddling.
Jeremy Wallace well whether this was meant to be responded to by Adam or not I'll have a go haha. I would recommend maybe trying do to some interval training to try and aim to improve your lactic acid systems as in freediving you are working anaerobically. It will also generally help you in using lactate for energy and also replaying your oxygen debt when u get back to the surface and while you are going through your recovery breaths. Hope this helps. If you found that abit of a mouthfull im sorry, A-Level PE has caused that 😭😭