SECRET Truth About CO2 Tolerance Training for Beginner Freedivers

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

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[@fatfreddy2000]

Recently increased my PB for static at 4min30, and was really comfortable until 3min, which I loved. In fact I've been training the last weeks with your program of no contractions tables. When I started, had my first contractions at 1m30 - 1m40, now I can see that I can reach 2m - 2m30 without contraction. Will keep on with this training, works pretty well for me. Also I can see that it makes the contractions more comfortable. I believe it's because I'm focusing on my diaphragm and trying to relax it as long as possible. Mentally I try to scan my sensations and I interpret CO2 building as a sensation of warmth in the body, so I try to enjoy the feeling. I also understand now that the urge to breath is mostly fear and is psychological. I'm able now to detect that fear growing, and relax to make it go away. Of course those signals are more difficult to calm down after a long time but it still halps a lot to make contractions smoother. By the way, when I made my PB, it was in the pool with our instructor, and we did a very long table starting at 30sec and increasing each time of 20sec (with a recover time of the same value of the previous breath hold). Do you think this also contributed to my PB? I was only able to reach 2m30 at that moment and during the table 3min was really easy. I don't know if it's the table, or if it's because i was in the water. When in water I don't have my body compressed by gravity, maybe that helps.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Also, the good thing about the "no contraction" table is the mental aspect. You know that breath hold session would be relatively easy and thus able better relax and let it go :) And yes, breath hold in the water usually longer then "dry"

[@deonb6106]

Solid advice for beginners from your years of experience, thanks for sharing this. I will be focusing on improving my technique and increasing my relaxation during dynamic. Thank you again brother!

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kaeolandon-lane3429]

I used to practise dry statics loads, and I would get to about 4min without contractions with my max static 7min 3sec. I did this basically just by doing CO2 static tables, a tiny bit of O2 and apnea walks, and diving. I think I used to enjoy this kind of training a lot more, and that definitely decreases the level of CO2 because I stay more relaxed and willing to be there!

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

100% agree, that if you like training, you have better results!

[@floridaspringhoppers.7354]

I love doing pool apnea.

[@leeedgy4736]

Thanks for this advice i cant wait to start trying this!

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@wiggidymig1335]

my best is 4:02 my comfort zone ends at around 3:20 though its only static out of the pool. started this hobby in a weird time and i havnt got others to practice with, so its a bit tricky for me to train in the pool. but maybe i can train with some scoobadivers.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

If you comfortable till 3.20 you are pretty good in STA👍

[@haxificality]

great advise for beginners. absolutely true!

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Thank you!

[@AyaKentTIME]

I am practicing now for CO2 tolerance with 2 minutes 15 second (preparation to breath starting from 2 minuts & reduced gradually by 15 minutes, until 15 second at the ends). It works well. I will try to incrtease later by 2 minutes and 30 seconds when I feel breath holding practice with 2 minutes 15 second is becoming easier.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Good result. Have you tried "one breath" table? Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGjZhp9qlLSKf8k

[@tonyjohnson7290]

Max static - 4:45 Comfort - 2:40 to 3:30 Max dnf - 50 meter no weight no wetsuit I just made a 4lb. Neck weight Im excited to try it but i have no training partner so i half to go easy... Like button smashed.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Good results!

[@esterasturdivant7956]

My best is 2:10 with hyperventilation. With tidal breathing my comfort zone is 1 min. I start getting contractions at 45 s. I'm 13 years old

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Hey freediver! I highly reccomend to stop using hyperventilation. Instead, you can do "no contraction" table. Here is how kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnVkpRner1nhc0 Good luck!

[@ivioca]

I am about 3 weeks in apnea exercises. Yesterday I made my best time, 5:43, but the very first urge to breath came after I swallowed my saliva, around 4:20. After that i had 2 short crises and then around 5:00 the hell had started. I felt so bad but I didn't want to stop because my "old" record was 5:12, so I wanted to make a new one. After that I say to myself "Try to hold out until 5:30 and after that I said to myself "Try 10 more seconds". And then it was unbearable and I just couldn't stand anymore and i pressed "stop" on the smartphone and almost passed out. The time was 5:43. I couldn't believe. Is it possible to prolonge my apnea even more? A friend of mine introduced me with this, but his best time is 3:40. I must say that your videos helped me a lot.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Wow! Huge congratulations!

[@ErikRoseJohnsen]

Thank you. Good reasoning.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Welcome!🤙

[@MazeBo97]

My comfortable time is 2 min at the moment.

[@sol3cito33]

Mine is similar. I can hold my breath for 2:14:11 (my best) dry. But I guess it is easier when done on the surface and it does not mean I can do the same when under the water. I am not a diver, never even tried yet, but I find freediving fascinating.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Not bad!

[@djkmediaexperimentalfilms6147]

I'm really interested to know what constant breath-hold training does to blood pressure. I'm an older diver (68) and need to keep an eye on this. In the past I've pushed my blood pressure up through apnea training and it has remained high for several days. This can obviously be dangerous. What is your advice regarding this matter? Yes, I've seen my doctor but he has no real knowledge or understanding of freediving. Just suggests not doing it at all which is not where I'm heading. I'm aiming to do it safely and still improve my breath-hold times (currently only around 1.30 on land but was 2.30 when I was 48/9).

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

It's true, highly unlikely a doctor would know how exactly breath hold training will impact BP. But I would at least use BP monitor before and after the training and see how it goes.

[@TheGuide75]

3 min currently out of water. Yet to sign up for a free diving course.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

It will be your first course?

[@n4thb4dc0]

if i am relaxed i can do 3 minutes, gone up from 1:30 a month ago, maybe i could do longer when i am in the water, i am trying to improve before i do SSI level 1 here in UK

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

3 mins is pretty good result already!

[@jutublizard]

komfortable

[@nomadicwolf6132]

With the Wim Hof method I can reach a static breath hold (out of water) of 4:00 minutes. In the water, however, technique still requires streamlining, & after 1 or 2 minitues the urge to breathe arises. 25 contractions have been the most I've made it to out of water with Wim Hof, but training by myself I fear pushing too far too soon in the water & blacking out, so I come up calmly as soon as the urge to breath returns. I'll do Wim Hof out of the water to relax, but always let breathing return to normal before diving. Wish I had freediving friends... gotta make some.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Hi! Just keep in mind that WH method is a form of hyperventilation and dramatically increase your chances of BO. More about hyperventilation here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKe4iol-atBlm5I And yes, for training in the water you must have a training partner. Check around, pretty sure there are some freedivers in your area with whom you can train! Good luck and stay safe! :)

[@momchilandonov]

I have another weird reflex I don't understand what is causing it - just seconds after being underwater I feel the urge that I need to remove the water from my face - it's not related to the lack of oxygen or excess CO2. I got the energy, but it's just as if my body hates the fact that my face is underwater. I know this, because as soon as I get out of the water and even after breathing fine I have the urge to clean my face... Any idea what is causing this and how to treat it? This doesn't happen when I use a face mask with a schnorkel (air pipe).

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

It's sounds like a subconscious fear of being in the water. Just practice with a very slow progression :)

[@momchilandonov]

I don't have the issue when I am using goggles, so it must be happening when the area around my eyes get wet. @@KAIZENFREEDIVING

[@floridaspringhoppers.7354]

Do you think doing pool apnea will help me dive deeper?

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Yes, in some aspects. For example CO2 tolerance, kicking technique, etc.

[@floridaspringhoppers.7354]

@@KAIZENFREEDIVING sweet thanks for getting back. So this will basically help with contractions and make them come in later in the dive?

[@alpotap]

Are you in Thailand?

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Yes, on Koh Tao

[@MorganBrown]

bro, I can only hold it for 1 minute, tops.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Thank you that you managed at least a minute :)

[@yacinebendimerad3142]

My actual max is 2:30

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Nice! How long are you training breath hold?

[@panos4386]

i think the biggest factor is the biological lottery. I m training 2 times per week past 2 years , recently reached 30 meters with steady weights, mostly because i have improved my technique during dive and because im learning how to be calm. Yet my apnea sucks...my static best time is 2:30 min...comfortable time is 1:20min.Cant find a way to improve my apnea...never tried CO2 for long periods.

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

How do you train STA?

[@panos4386]

@@KAIZENFREEDIVING i dont remember myself training on STA because i dont know how. We ve been told that best way to improve everything, is sea training... doing dives. Yet my apnea time stayed the same. In sea training my dives are focused in maximum depth, as a result to get tired after 3-4 dives. Never tried volume training.. meaning doing more dives in shallow waters... i dont know if it helps. Can you suggest me a way to increase my diving time (apnea time)? thx