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Breath holds during exercise
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Patrick McKeownEndorsesThe Ready State PodcastIn a protocol
Incorporate breath holds while walking, jogging, or training to build CO2 tolerance, induce hypoxia/hypercapnia, and improve performance.
“Look at doing breath holds during your practice
TR▶ 19:10DosageProgressive: hold for 10 paces, normal breathing 30-60s; build up to 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 pacesCaveatsAvoid hyperventilation before holds; don't push blood oxygen below 60%Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsement