41 seconds here, but I've got a cold. I am curious about the norms.

Maybe take two deep breaths to clear the lungs a bit, then hold the third.
Post the results here- time, age and sex. (41, 47, male)

If enough people put up then I'll try and do a Stoner-esque graph.

Busy this morning then?

Every day brings new challenges.

I remember watching the Jack Osborne and 'celebrity chums' thing on free diving and I was very impressed with what could be achieved with the correct training (yoga, breathing exercises etc**). I think most of them could do 3:30 – 4:30 in a relatively short space of time.

** underexpertguidancedonttrythisathomeyourhomeisatriskbatteriessoldseparately

I can swim 100m underwater at my local pool if that helps (with a dive)

51 seconds, 26 years old, Male (not too good but I had to be subtle as I'm in the office and 'meant to be' working).

I've done over 4 mins sat on my sofa and 2 and a half or so static underwater, but I know people who can do plenty more. The AIDA static apnea record is 11mins 35sec.

About 55 seconds. 34 year old male.

But I was just sat here reading Stephen Fry's musings on the iPad so I wasn't exactly exerting myself.

And in my defence, I've got the asthma. I've got a note from my mum and everything.

I did 4 lengths of a smallish pool on holiday in Portugal last year. The record to beat was 2.5, so when I got the 3rd I felt I had to push on. Everything went a bit black though and I didn't feel very well…

:o(

Hang on – I'll have a go and let you know in a minute…

you've had 55 seconds MF result is…..

My record from when I was younger (17-18) was 3:33. These days I'm lucky to see more than 1:20 (28).

92 seconds – 25 years old – male (asthma sufferer)

I can hold my breath until I go blue in the face. and I'll do it unless I get my way.

1min 52 – in the middle of a lecture ….. Didnt really want to go blue in class . 23 year old male

MF – RIP…

2 mins – 38/male

the whole length of the 2nd severn crossing,
its a game we play holding ur breath on the bridge,
i do always speed up 😀

At the dive club in NZ saw a guy hold his breath for about 7 mins, amazing.

I can swim a length of the pool underwater, 25metres… last time I tried. 100m underwater is pretty good going <heresjonny>

just held for 1min 30sec. started to feel a bit twitchy so figured it would be a god idea to breathe.

2 min 2 secs. 22 male.

colande – tried the channel tunnel yet?

Just managed 1:20, 42 male. But then I only gave up smoking last year.

90 seconds. Male 56. Though after 3 seconds I thought i was done! Also I breathed out a bit at 60 as the CO2 buildup triggers the gasp reflex.

2 mins and 4 secs, despite making the mistake of reading Mudshark and TJs posts and holding back a giggle. Watching the Red Kites outside calmed me a bit.

Oh male smoker 44

2:18, 31, very unfit at the moment and just had a very strong coffee and bacon butty, so very impressed!

I used to swim 3x25m lengths underwater when I was 15-18, can just about do 2 now.

edit: feeling quite dizzy now!

Still holding it…

1 min 40 secs

37 year old Male

I tried to hit 2 minutes but my head was ready to pop, only has here reading people's times.

About 2 minutes.
4 lengths underwater is very good..
About one a half for me.
Off to google for the Jack Osbourne thing..

a pi55 poor 71 seconds, 34 years, male

(i have hurt my neck at the moment. I'm sure that will have had an effect!)

I used to be able to do between 2 – 3 mins comfortably about 15 years ago, after a hit from the bong . . . . . . .

Just over three hours.

Sorry – I thought you said 'how long can you hold your breasts'. No wonder I was getting some funny looks in the office.

3m42s 34yr male who's eaten too many pies.

I'm a certified freediver though, so I guess i have a bit of an advantage!

I had a "who can hold their breath longest" competition with a girl in a bar once. Got to about 70 seconds and more or less blacked out, and she still beat me.

…and she still beat me.

Aye, but she probably had bouyancy aids 😯

53 secs [stood at work], 52 yr. old ex heavy smoker, male

20 seconds. Is that good?

49 seconds on a deep breath – male 38 – postman getting over a stinking cold.
Tried holding it on a exhale – 20 secs.

I think about 2 minutes when I tried a few time a year or so ago.

heresjonny – Member

I can swim 100m underwater at my local pool if that helps (with a dive)

That's impressive, though. With a couple of minutes relaxation, some hyperventilation till things go a bit funny, I've swum about a length and a third of a 50 metre pool. Blue lips and a big headache though!

Oh, but no dive, although I don't think that would have given me another 33 metres!

I think about 2 minutes when I tried a few time a year or so ago.

Ok but what about today?

i watch these on my iPhone when the TV's crap – which is a lot.

this is david blaine being surprisingly watchable!

17 mins by the way. (after O2)

2.28 secs 39 year old lard ass!