Getting enough oxygen in the water can be hard work. While fish and many other aquatic animals take air directly from the water through gills, other animals find ingenious ways to drag air bubbles ...

Whether you are a novice swimmer or someone curious about the limits of human endurance, this video offers insights into how training and mental focus can significantly impact how long you can hold ...

The average breath-holding time is 30 to 90 seconds. This time can very by person due to many factors, such as lung capacity and breath-holding training. Jump to Key Takeaways. Breath-holding is a ...

Vitomir Maricic, a freediver from Croatia, did something incredible on June 14: He held his breath for 29 minutes and three seconds, shattering the previous world record by nearly five minutes. For ...

Take, for instance, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat. On March 27, 2021, Šobat held his breath underwater for an astounding 24 minutes and 37 seconds—a feat that was only possible thanks to minutes of ...

What do elite Navy SEALS, world-class free-divers, and marine mammals have in common? They all push the limits of breath-hold endurance — yet only one group evolved with the right warning system to ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. (KFSN) -- Breathing deeply isn't just for yoga class. A specialized method of deep breathing is keeping some breast cancer patients from getting unintended doses of radiation to ...

During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the significance ...