Chapter
Breathing Techniques for Focus and Relaxation
33:53 - 42:51 (08:57)
The speaker explains how breathing techniques can help improve focus and relaxation, and how a simple exercise of exhaling all air and holding your breath can lead to feeling alert and calm. This technique can be especially useful for those who struggle to focus without the use of stimulants or extreme measures.
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The use of stimulants to achieve focus can be detrimental - this podcast discusses how controlled breathing is a viable alternative to achieve focus in a state of calm alertness.
33:53 - 39:17 (05:23)
Summary
The use of stimulants to achieve focus can be detrimental - this podcast discusses how controlled breathing is a viable alternative to achieve focus in a state of calm alertness.
ChapterBreathing Techniques for Focus and Relaxation
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The way we breathe while swimming has a significant impact on our ability to hold our breaths underwater.
39:17 - 42:51 (03:33)
Summary
The way we breathe while swimming has a significant impact on our ability to hold our breaths underwater. Proper breathing techniques that take into account increased heart rate, decreased heart rate, and the role of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the bloodstream and brain can make a significant difference in swimming ability.