Eli5: how can free divers hold their breath for so long without causing brain damage?

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If it only takes 4 minutes without oxygen to cause brain damage, how can they stay underwater for 4+ minuets and not hurt themselves.

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Check out Wim Hoff, he has breathing videos where if you follow along with his breathing you can double the time you’re able to hold your breath. In a few minutes even. He was on the JRE podcast in case you want more and longer content.

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