How do you mentally push through early CO2 contractions during CO2 table training without losing relaxation?
Lately, I’ve been running dry CO2 tables at home to build tolerance, but I notice my first diaphragm contractions start earlier than usual (around 1:45-2:00 mark). As soon as the first contraction hits, my heart rate spikes a bit and I lose that deep relaxation state, which ends up ruining the rest of the breath-hold. For those who have built high CO2 tolerance: what mental cue or breathing strategy do you use to welcome/accept the contractions instead of fighting them and tensing up? Do you focus on scanning your body for tension or just redirect your thoughts completely?