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If you're just swimming for fun or trying to see who can hold your breath the longest with your friends, breathe in as much air as you can and then slowly let it out as you go. If you swim competitively, it really depends. I've found when I sprint in freestyle I can do a 25 without breathing if I tildmy head all the way down, cup my hands, and charge forward as fast as I can, although I don't think you're supposed to have your head that low... But it works!
It veries from person to person!!!!! Most adults can hold their breath for about 45 seconds.
Although, some people such as Navy Seals are trained to hold their breath underwater for an extended period of time, or in other words several minutes.
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∙ 11y agoPenguins can stay under water for so long because they can seal the area around the nostrils to keep all air inside.!x x <(") <3
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∙ 12y agoWell you need to work on breathing techniques I heard that's how divers without oxygen tanks do it.
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∙ 11y agowell, you cant really learn how to do it. your body wont be able to take it it too long without oxygen!
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∙ 12y agoPeople can stay under water for a variety of reasons. their body may be able to not use a lot of oxygen. Their lungs may be able to hold a lot of oxygen.
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∙ 11y agoonly with a lot of practice.
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How long can tigers hold their breath?
forever, they live under water. They don't need air, they have gills. Sharks are fish and do not need to hold their breath in water, they have gills.
How long do penguins hold there breath?
they can hold their breath 20 minutes under water
How long can beavers hold their breath under water?
Beavers can hold their breath for 10-15 minutes under water.
How do crocidiles breath under water?
they dont breath under water the just hold it and come up for air
How can mammal breath while they are under water?
They do not breathe underwater. They hold their breath under the water and surface to breathe.
How do porpoise breath under water?
They do not breathe under water, they just hold their breath for long periods of time.
How long do they breath under water?
They don't. When submerged, dolphins hold their breath.
How do red eared slider turtles breathe under water?
Most turtles slow down their breathing and hold their breath and they can hold their breath for longs periods of time.
Do head lice hold their breath if so for how long?
Yes they do, but they also breath under-water. They can breath under-water for 14 hours.
How long can a sea snakes hold its breath under water?
Sea Snakes can hold their breath for up to an hour.
Can a chicken hold its breath?
A chicken can hold its breath for a short period of time but should not be held under the water. Chickens can actually drown in under a minute if held under the water.
Can an Armadillo breath under water?
No, but they can hold their breath up to six minutes long.
