How long can you hold your breath?

[Hydralisk]

I did 3 minutes once but I was on the verge of passing out(of course I'm only 13...). I attribute that to the extreme oxygen debt I get from running cross country. I want to be able to hold it for 6 minutes one day. Just wondering how long you guys can do it for. BTW I was running in place for the last 30 seconds because I was so excited I broke 2:30 . I actually felt better when I got my mind off of the time...

[Dharkbayne]

Pretty sure humans can't hold it for 6 minutes (You'd pass out before then, most likely, and suffer brain damage)

[Indecisive]

like 30 seconds.

[Hydralisk]

You pass out AFTER you take a breath(Wierd, I know) because your brain has turned off certain functions due to lack of oxygen. I have seen my coach hold it for 6 minutes though(nuts). It can be done(It does kill a few brain cells though if you just completely duct tape your lips shut or something, not too harmful).
EDIT:

Originally Posted by Gohan

like 30 seconds.

[Indecisive]

I dont really care, like everyone, including you said, all you do is fuck yourself up.

[Hydralisk]

Well, you have to do it to an extreme extent, IE. Black out and having to be woken up by another person and not just coming out of it as if you were sleeping. I know what your saying. Who cares? I wouldn't either unless I couldn't beat practically everyone in my class at it.

[Derfud]

I've been holding my breath for about a year and a half now, I'm still going too.

[Biohazzard56]

longest ive done is two minutes.

[Hydralisk]

Originally Posted by Derfud

I've been holding my breath for about a year and a half now, I'm still going too.

HOLY SHIT! Nice work d00d!!
BTW, I will never say "d00d" again.

[SDM]

Back when I used to freedive my best was about 5 minutes. You just need to control your heart rate. (Yes, with practice, you can control your heart rate).

[Indecisive]

Just have to phycologically calm yourself, and think about it slowing. Not that difficult.

[ViperGTS]

Wacthing to much fear factor?
Hehehe...
About 1:30

[JetRaiden]

about 2 minutes maybe.

[Jaged]

Hehe I remember one car trip when I was like 5 me and my stupid ass friend were "holding our breath" the entire 45 min ride by breathing through our noses constantly and talking about how cool we were.

Seriously though, I just clocked my self at 1 min. I could of gone for longer but it was starting to get uncomfortable and I diddnt really give a rats ass. I probably have bigger lungs then the average joe. 5 years of playing clarinet and 2 of marching band make a big difference.

[Hydralisk]

Originally Posted by SDM

Back when I used to freedive my best was about 5 minutes. You just need to control your heart rate. (Yes, with practice, you can control your heart rate).

Woohoo, someone who doesn't tell me "OMFG IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR 3 MINUTES WITHOUT DYING!!!11111". I can't seem to find anyone that believes me. Nice though, 5 minutes. I'll tell you when I beat it.