CO2 Tolerance Training - INTERMEDIATE -

This video will train you to increase your CO2 tolerance through breath holds. We will do six rounds of 1:00 breath holds. Breathe diaphragmatically when you hear "recover", and hold your breath when you hear "hold". It is always advised that your breath holds stay under or at 50% of your max capacity. This video assumes that your max capacity is at 2 minutes.
Entire playlist here: bit.ly/trainyourbreath
The benefits of breathing exercises include:
- encouraging belly breathing
- encouraging nose breathing
- calming your mind
- reducing stress & anxiety
- increasing CO2 tolerance
- increasing O2 uptake
- longer breath holds
- expanding lung capacity
- mastering your mind
- entering a meditative state
Happy training!
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[@samuelflows]

Are holds done with full lungs after inhale? How many times would you do these kind of exercise in a day? Thanks for the videos 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ShoshinShow]

Yes hold with 80% full lungs. Not 100% because that adds a lot of pressure to the hold and increases HR. I did these exercises once a day for 90 days to build the habit. And now I do it once - twice a week. Thanks for watching! 🙏🙏

[@samuelflows]

@@ShoshinShow I've notice a pretty radical difference in records depending on stance. Lay down I get almost a minute more than sitting in let's say a typical yoga meditation sitting stance

[@ShoshinShow]

@@samuelflows Yes! The position affects the hold for sure. When we lay down we are the most relaxed. Tense muscles and holding a position uses energy which takes away from the hold. I'm similar. I'll be able to hold 0:45 - 2:00 longer when laying down.

[@DeltaThreeOne]

@@ShoshinShow oops. im doing it 100%, sitting like a z (curled), and commenting. I mean, isnt that ok tho? Helps?

[@marvellousifechukwu8228]

please is it okay to do this exercise twice a day?

[@drprashantpervatikar513]

Thanks a million. I have been able to increase my CO2 tolerance to 1 min.

[@christianmccowen2092]

This is wonderful. I like to switch between this and Wim Hoff breathing.

[@ilhammahmoud9453]

hi there thanks again for providing this training any time i feel stress i came back here so much useful ♥️♥️♥️👍

[@ShoshinShow]

Melts the stress right off!! Happy it’s adding value to you 💚💚💚

[@333_Sagar82]

My also

[@chuckkespert353]

Brilliant.

[@ShoshinShow]

🙏🙏🙏

[@poimon5607]

I feel reborn after the max hold attempt love this

[@ShoshinShow]

Like a phoenix rising from its ashes! Priceless! 🔥

[@funguy74]

made it to 2:00 for the first time. Thank you !!

[@ShoshinShow]

Woo hoo!!! 👏 Great work!!! 💪🫁

[@nicolaschabert9849]

The 80% lungs capacity trick is an excellent advice. Thanks! Really helpfull to reduce thoracic stress on dryland. More peace, more calm, enjoyable 😊

[@ShoshinShow]

You know what’s up!! 💚💚💚 thanks for being here

[@drprashantpervatikar513]

Thanks a million. Yesterday it was 45s now it’s 1 min.

[@ShoshinShow]

Excellent work!!!

[@RicardoOrtiz-wl3wu]

What is this witchery??? I've only ever been able to BARELY hit 1 minute and after trying this ONCE I lasted 1 minute and 48 seconds at the end! Just wow 😳😳😳

[@ShoshinShow]

Pretty cool right?! Great work on your hold! 👏 our body has an internal clock and works to set us up for success by predicting what we are going to do. Since we train multiple rounds of consistent breath holding while reducing the time in between sets, our body adapts. The chemoreceptors relax since they trust that you’ll only hold your breath for 1 minute, which you’ve proven is safe. During the last rep, the longer hold shows how much trust you were able to build with your body and your body relaxes by showing you what it is capable of! Incredible!!!

[@thatsawrap8]

"Extended recovery" omg i really needed that haha

[@ShoshinShow]

Ahahah glad to hear it! If you’re feeling strong air hunger at the end of your practice, I’d recommend the 0:45 or 0:30 training videos to keep your progress smooth, safe and comfortable.

[@thatsawrap8]

@@ShoshinShow thank you! :)

[@valentinopellini8052]

4 minutes after months that I didn't trained in hold my breath, thank you!

[@ShoshinShow]

Woohoo!! Congrats - let’s goooooo

[@ray54984]

Day Two. Starting with 46 second today try 1 minute. Max time 2:32. I use an oximeter. Interesting heart rate drop from 70pbm breathing to 56 relax breath holding. When there is the news to breath hr increase slowly. Lowest O2 level after 2:32 bh 93%.

[@ShoshinShow]

Love hearing about the drop in heart rate! Keep going 😌💪🫁

[@limbusundeep]

Day 1, Max hold 1:50 (moved on from 30 sec hold after 1 week) Day 2, Max hold 2:00 Day 3, Max hold 2:01

[@ShoshinShow]

Putting in the work 💪 proud of ya!

[@AdityaJain132]

3 min 50 sec I used to practice but left came back 6 months later and beat my pb looking forward to another session

[@ShoshinShow]

That compounding over time! 💪

[@djp198890]

Hello @the great kind. Thank you for the time you've spent on these videos. Is there a certain way to breathe doing these exercises? I can get better hold times by breathing heavier but is this the best way to train?

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks for exercising your breath! This video shares everything you need to know about these breathing exercises kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4WWiIhrf6h3rZo Goal is to breathe calmly, deeply (vs. Heavy) and silently from the nose at all times. If these are challenging, go to a previous level and master that level before moving to the next. Hope this helps!

[@djp198890]

@@ShoshinShow Thank you

[@1046C]

Went from 2:05 yesterday afternoon to 3:00 this morning 😮

[@ShoshinShow]

Wow! Well done. 👏

[@TheArbiter17]

I've also noticed that staring at the clock makes it harder than mutlitasking (ie surfing the web with the commands in the background)

[@ShoshinShow]

For me, staring at the clock is like waiting for water to boil

[@TheArbiter17]

@@ShoshinShow I only look at it if I'm attempting a max hold and am nearing my limit, and that's only so I know how long I held

[@davehorne9593]

Thanks for these brilliant videos. Just one question are your holds done after the inhale or exhale or a mixture?. Thanks again

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks for building stronger lungs! The holds can be done either after holds or exhales depending on what your training goals are. I would recommend sticking to one method for the entirety of the exercise (all 6-7 rounds) vs. mixing them up during one training session.

[@davehorne9593]

Perfect, thanks

[@ilhammahmoud9453]

3:31 i can't believe it Omg thanks a lot my limit was 2 minute ♥️👍

[@ShoshinShow]

LET'S GOOO!!! Our bodies and minds are incredible! Now remember to rest and recover like you would after a workout! Follow this feeling of invincibility 💪💪

[@ilhammahmoud9453]

@@ShoshinShow true thanks again have a good day and keep up ♥️

[@Om999-]

Great video 👍 not difficult at all. Much better than Wim Hof and I need to visit toilet after this

[@ShoshinShow]

Nicely done! Ahahah yeah, empty bowels equal smoother breathwork 😅

[@Om999-]

@@ShoshinShow sorry what you mean to do half? I can do normally 1.5 but with this video on the end I managed 2min. Now I try to do 45sec hold each time before longest attempt. But I am not sure will it match then with co2 build up as it has to be special interval between

[@Om999-]

@@ShoshinShow again I did almost 2 min so I guess it's ok

[@ShoshinShow]

I’d get very comfortable at one level before moving to the next. Half means 50%, so if your max hold is 2:00 (over 10-20 attempts) then you can comfortably do the 1:00 CO2 training exercise.

[@WWEfantasy1]

Yoooo I hit 2 min and 11 seconds. Holy shoot I’m definitely gonna do this before I surf

[@ShoshinShow]

Hyped for you!!! Great work! Surf up! 🏄‍♂️🌊

[@ilhammahmoud9453]

♥️♥️👍

[@jimsap1163]

When I started breathing exercises and using your CO2 and O2 tables about a month ago I had a max hold of 2:40. I have been alternating your O2 and CO2 tables every other day. Yesterday, I had a max hold of 4:15! I would have never thought I could do that. My goal is 5 minutes. Do you have tables for 4:00, 4:30, 4:45, and 5:00?

[@ShoshinShow]

Hi Jim! That’s excellent news!! Congrats on your progress! For CO2 training, it is recommended to practice at 50% of your max hold capacity. So if you are at 4:00, the 2:00 table should work well for you. Similarly, for someone pushing 5 minutes, the 2:30 table is a great practice video. For O2 training, it is recommended to be practicing at 80% of your max hold capacity. Remember to always have a partner if you plan on practicing in water. And remember to master each video (multiple successful repetitions) before moving to the next. This is our training playlist bit.ly/trainyourbreath where you should have everything you need to reach a 5 minute hold. Good luck!!

[@jimsap1163]

Thanks! I can't find your 2:30 table. Can you provide a link? Also, I noticed you recommend breath holds using 80% of lung capacity. Why only 80%? I was inhaling as much as I could. Is that also true when attempting max breath hold? @@ShoshinShow

[@ShoshinShow]

@@jimsap1163 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJeUnqCYitiWb5Isi=UfJzKxZiMZl3276Y For some people holding to 100% can cause their lungs to push on the ribs which may make some feel lightheaded/ pain/ temporarily lose consciousness

[@nathanhollow0]

is it fine to do wimhoff and this every day?

[@ShoshinShow]

Wim hof breathwork is quite a different exercise. I would do them on different days as they are training opposite aspects of breathing.

[@Sam_wilson919]

1st day trying these exercises and got to 2:04. I really want to get to 3 mins. 4 mins seems actually impossible for me haha. For some reason with me my heart rate is crazy and its hard to slow down, even with slow, deep breathing. I heard fast heart rate will reduce max breath hold time. Thanks anyways Ill be trying these every day :)

[@ShoshinShow]

Wow that’s excellent progress after one session! I thought 4 minutes was a faraway goal too, but with consistent effort and practice anything is possible.

[@Sam_wilson919]

@@ShoshinShow Thanks :) Just did it for the second time got 2:15. I have mild asthma/scarred lungs so I hope these exercises will really strengthen them. Even though it gets uncomfortable at the end of the hold, I love doing it cause right after I feel so relaxed and tingly.

[@ShoshinShow]

@@Sam_wilson919 Great to hear. Feeling relaxed is great! Watch out for the "tingly" feeling. Breathe slow and deep during recovery.

[@Sam_wilson919]

@@ShoshinShow what do you mean watch out for the tingly feeling?

[@ShoshinShow]

@@Sam_wilson919 The "tingly feeling" is usually a sign of hyperventilation and low carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

[@333_Sagar82]

You are indian

[@ShoshinShow]

You are human