Q1.
Take a deep breath in, and then breathe out slowly. Take a deeper breath in again. Hold your breath for as long as you can and then breathe out slowly. How long can you hold your breath?
Answer
Most Class 6 students can hold their breath for about 25 to 45 seconds. A trained swimmer may manage a minute or more, and after running about, the time drops to only 10–15 seconds.
How to do it properly:
- Sit still and calm. Ask a friend to time you with a watch or by counting slowly.
- Breathe in deeply, hold, and stop the moment you feel uncomfortable — then breathe out slowly.
- Repeat two more times and write down all three timings.
| Try | Time held (sample readings) |
|---|---|
| First try | 28 seconds |
| Second try | 35 seconds |
| Third try (after running) | 14 seconds |
Why the time is short: the air we breathe in contains oxygen. Our body needs a steady supply of oxygen to do its work. When we hold our breath, no fresh oxygen reaches the body, so within seconds it forces us to breathe again.
Caution (from the book): Do not hold your breath for so long that you start feeling uncomfortable. Never try this in water.