Longer Breath Holds

[Justinfv41]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knew of any exercises that can help you to hold your breath longer. Currently I can hold my breath for 2:30 above water and 1:00 below. So any techniques or secrets would be great, thanks.

 

[reefduffer]

Look at the scubaboard free diving forum; you're in the wrong place.
Here's an interesting thread for starters:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/snorkeling-freediving/265523-breath-control-techniques.html

Beyond scubaboard, take a look here
Apnea Academy Official Web Site
The discussion forums may give you some ideas of where else on the web to look.

 

[PvtStash]

On the surface , with a few prepatory breathes I can also squeeze out a 2 min. breathe hold... but , underwater... not anywhere Near as much... i'm not timing it, but I'm thinking its prob Half that or less... (47sec.?)

Not sure whether its the constriction/perception of constriction of the wetsuit, or the actual water pressure... , doesnt seem like I fill my lungs to capacity when breathing underwater to the extent I do while above either,...

Or maybe its jus' psychological... "I'm underwater, I HAVE to breathe NOW!" ... kinda thing...