Chiara | Freedive Instructor on Instagram: "Part 5 | Freediving Contractions ⤵️ What is a breath hold contraction in freediving? 🫁 Diaphragmatic contractions are a natural part of the breath holding process. They actually serve as important feedback for the freediver! 😮‍💨 Nearly every process in our body uses oxygen and creates carbon dioxide as a waste product. We inhale oxygen and we exhale carbon dioxide! 🧠 When we hold our breath, our carbon dioxide levels begin to rise which increases o