Little Breathers

The video explains the body's natural response to breathing and diving, known as the diving response, which conserves oxygen by stopping breathing. It discusses how training can help override this response, allowing humans to hold their breath longer, similar to animals like otters and dolphins. Techniques such as breathing through pursed lips are suggested to improve lung capacity and breath control.

What technique can be used to stretch the lungs for longer breath-holding?

Which animals can hold their breath for up to 9 minutes?