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 - MemberI 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]I think about 2 minutes when I tried a few time a year or so ago.[/i]
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!
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_blaine_how_i_held_my_breath_for_17_min.html
17 mins by the way. (after O2)
2.28 secs 39 year old lard ass!
i did 1:45 - 34 year old man
I just did 1:45 while sitting on the loo, I reckon I could have got to 2mins if my life depended on it but it was starting to feel unpleasant and I needed a poo.
I just did 1:45 while sitting on the loo, I reckon I could have got to 2mins if my life depended on it but it was starting to feel unpleasant and I needed a poo.
Try again sat on a stool...? 😀
I sometimes do this while on the M1. But instead of time, I go by distance (which is therefore also dependant on speed). I can usually manage 2 miles which at speed limit of 70mph would be about 1:43
I could go further or probably hold on longer but the combination of going dizzy / blacking out at the same time as exceeding the ton isn't probably how you'd want to present your defence in front of the beak.
Years ago I did 2 lengths (50M). I was imagining I was one of these freedivers soooo..relaxed.
My mate pulled me out of the water at 50M because I'd passed out and was floating face down! -
I haven't tried it since!
