Primary Purpose
Improve the body’s ability to tolerate higher levels of carbon dioxide, enhancing aerobic efficiency and calming response under effort.
Best Used During
- Walking warm-ups
- Base phase training
- Post-run recovery sessions
- BREATH training blocks
Training Implementation
After a normal exhale, hold your BREATH and begin walking. Hold until mild discomfort, then breathe calmly through the nose. Repeat 3–5 times.
Progression Tips
Track number of steps per hold. Increase duration gradually while keeping the nervous system calm.
Mindful Cue
“Stay calm under the hold.”