We do not recommend practicing holding your breath alone for many reasons:
1 - If done underwater you could pass out and die no matter WHO you are.
2 - Every second you hold your breath passed a normal breathing cycle is keeping highly oxygenated blood from your brain. Not healthy.
3 - You really just need to pass underwater swim test – learn the stroke so you swim fast with the least amount of effort. We practice to cross a 25m pool length in 3-4 strokes – If you’re in a larger pool add the extra strokes.
Never swim underwater without a life guard or buddy at the pool. People die every year practicing this alone!!
1 - If done underwater you could pass out and die no matter WHO you are.
2 - Every second you hold your breath passed a normal breathing cycle is keeping highly oxygenated blood from your brain. Not healthy.
3 - You really just need to pass underwater swim test – learn the stroke so you swim fast with the least amount of effort. We practice to cross a 25m pool length in 3-4 strokes – If you’re in a larger pool add the extra strokes.
Never swim underwater without a life guard or buddy at the pool. People die every year practicing this alone!!