Could Hypoxic Training Improve Exercise Performance? Don't Hold Your Breath

Breath hold training has been proposed as a unique and easy way to increase oxygen-carrying capacity and athletic performance.

One of my favorite things to do as a child (and even now) when at the pool was to try and see how long I could hold my breath. It’s always a fun challenge to take a deep inhale, submerge yourself under the water, and have a trustworthy friend keep watch (and the time).

Breathing is a hot topic right now. There are several popular books that talk about th…