The Art of Holding Breath: Secrets of Free Divers

The video explores the art of breath holding, comparing beginners with world record holder Stefan Mifsud. It delves into the physiological and mental aspects that contribute to exceptional breath holding, such as heart rate, lung capacity, rib flexibility, and mental strength. The video also provides practical breathing techniques to enhance performance, demonstrating significant improvements in beginners' breath holding times.

What is the world record time for static apnea held by Stefan Mifsud?

• 9 minutes and 45 seconds

• 10 minutes and 20 seconds

• 11 minutes and 35 seconds

• 12 minutes and 5 seconds

What is the diving reflex?

• A reflex that increases heart rate during exercise

• A reflex that slows down the heart rate to conserve oxygen

• A reflex that increases lung capacity

• A reflex that enhances muscle strength

How does Stefan's lung capacity compare to the average?

• It is more than twice the average

• It is about the same as the average

• It is slightly below average

• It is slightly above average

What contributes to Stefan's extraordinary lung capacity?

• His age

• His diet

• His flexible rib cage

• His height

What is emphasized as an essential component for improving breath-holding performance?

• Weightlifting

• Mental strength

• Dietary supplements

• High-altitude training

What breathing technique does Stefan teach to improve breath-holding?

• Chest breathing

• Mouth breathing

• Diaphragmatic breathing

• Nasal breathing

How did the beginners' breath-holding times change after Stefan's coaching?

• They doubled

• They tripled

• They remained the same

• They decreased