How is it possible for some humans to hold their breath for +6 minutes, when the average human can only hold it for app. 1 minute?

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I was watching this documentary on free diving, and was wondering how it was possible for these guys to hold their breath for so long compared to every one else

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Its also important to note that holding the breath for six plus minutes while being active isn’t inhuman, its definitely athletic level. I think the average very fit human with training is more like three maybe four minutes.

As for the average human out of shape, its similar to other exercises– you can probably do a lot more than you think if you absolutely force yourself to do it. However it is gonna take a lot out of you and you won’t feel good cause your body was not prepared for it o(∩_∩)o

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