That breath you’re holding right now isn’t just a party trick or swimming pool challenge, it’s actually one of the most accurate predictors of your overall health, vitality, and how many years you ...

From childhood contests to grown-up moments of poolside bravado, most of us have tested our limits to see how long we can go without breathing. The aftermath includes experiencing a little ...

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 ...

If you could patent and sell the idea of holding your breath before exercise to boost performance, it would be a bestseller. Not because it works, necessarily—the jury is still out on that. But ...