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    Holding your breath.

    Ok my fellow merfolk, I quit smoking 2 and a half weeks ago, (just went cold turkey) I'm so committed to mermaiding i did it, now what sort of things did everyone do to train their lungs to hold more air as currently i cant hold it much but i bet everyone over time got better and better. So just hit me with all the ways you trained your lungs to hold more air

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    I highly recommend downloading a breathing apnea app for your phone. There are several good ones to help free divers train for longer and safer breath holds.

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    The only exercise I'm doing is swimming. With my having fibro I'm limited as everything pains the hell out of me

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    Quote Originally Posted by the.tattooed.mermaid78 View Post
    Ok my fellow merfolk, I quit smoking 2 and a half weeks ago, (just went cold turkey) I'm so committed to mermaiding i did it, now what sort of things did everyone do to train their lungs to hold more air as currently i cant hold it much but i bet everyone over time got better and better. So just hit me with all the ways you trained your lungs to hold more air

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    Most of the time it's all about using the air you have wisely and efficiently, not so much about storing more. Relaxation and yoga-like breathing excercises are a good start, and if you are already swimming, that helps, too. But relaxation and being aware of every move really is the key.

    I would suggest signing up to a freedive course, too. You will learn all about that there. And if you are from the UK (as I think you have mentioned), there quite a bunch of them available, even sime combining freediving and mermaiding.

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    Yeah theres some lasses in Durham but it will have to wait till next year cos I'm off to Florida in September lol

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    If you’ve had years of breathing in cigarette smoke and other toxins, the idea of cleaning out your lungs and getting a fresh start can sound very appealing. I personally quit smoking 6 months ago. I can recommend you to try breathing in deeply, and filing the lung cavity. When you exhale, purse your lips and breathe slowly. Then, try holding your breath for a few seconds. vapingdaily.com - you can read more about tips for ex-smokers here.

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