How do I train my lungs to take moer air in?

Question

I don't want to hold my breath underwater for longer... I just need to know how do I train my lungs to take more air in

thanks

Answer 1

To stay longer under water, you need to increase your cardiovascular abilities.

This is a two step process, you want to make your heart and your lungs stronger.

1. to exercise your heart, it is very simple: any cardio activity such as aerobics, biking, jogging or sprinting will help you build up stamina

2. exercise your lungs. The reason you cannot hold your breath under water as you can in normal situation is due to the pressure on your lungs by the water. You need to adjust your body to this and you do so by doing the following exercise before each swim:

While making sure your chest is under water (up to your neck)take a normal breath then then go under water and breathe out. repeat this for 10-15 mins before you swim. You don't need to take deep breaths but you can once you get used to it, do not put too much pressure, it's just like any other workout do not try to lift 200 lbs at first.... Good luck

DO NOT DO what the comment above suggests, you can die... its' called hyperventilating and it can cause you to pass out and drown... it is extremely stupid and does not work.

Answer 2

breath really deep

Answer 3

Do anaerobic exercises. Like let out all the air in your lungs, and then don't breathe in. Then swim a length or two of the pool like that. It will teach you to need less air, and to be able to use the air in you lungs better, increasing your lung capacity.

Answer 4

play sports maybe or exercise or sing maybe

Answer 5

take three short breaths before taking in one really deep one