From childhood contests to grown-up moments of poolside bravado, most of us have tested our limits to see how long we can go without breathing. The aftermath includes experiencing a little ...

For many, swimming is a source of joy and freedom, but holding your breath in shallow water can be fatal. In July 2022, Andrew Baker, a professor working on cardiovascular disease, and his daughter ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

Report on risk of holding breath in shallow water driven by authors’ experiences - In 2022, Edinburgh University professor Andrew Baker, one of the authors of the report, and his daughter had to ...

That breath you’re holding right now isn’t just a party trick or swimming pool challenge, it’s actually one of the most accurate predictors of your overall health, vitality, and how many years you ...

Take 10 or 15 minutes and notice your breathing as you go about your normal life. You'll probably discover that there are times when you are involuntarily holding your breath. Try to figure out why ...