Is It Good If You Can Bag Breathe Endlessly?

[encerent]

About 8 months ago I couldn't bag breathe for more than 2-3 minutes, now I can comfortably do it for 20 minutes and more.

My control pause is everywhere from 30-45 secs depending on I feel. Have been poorer sleep/health lately so it's been more around 30 seconds when I check.

Is this good or is it a sign that I'm not producing much CO2?

 

[tara]

About 8 months ago I couldn't bag breathe for more than 2-3 minutes, now I can comfortably do it for 20 minutes and more.

Are you using a full hot air balloon for your bag breathing? Otherwise I suspect serious leaks. :)

As an interested amateur rather than an expert ...
All else being equal, it seems like a good sign. But since all else may not be equal, could possibly cross reference with other parameters to get a fuller picture, subjective energy and well-being? Eg body temps, resting heart rate, UpH if you have the equipment (to check that it's not a compensation for overly alkaline state).

 

[johnsmith]

Are you using a full hot air balloon for your bag breathing? Otherwise I suspect serious leaks. :)

As an interested amateur rather than an expert ...
All else being equal, it seems like a good sign. But since all else may not be equal, could possibly cross reference with other parameters to get a fuller picture, subjective energy and well-being? Eg body temps, resting heart rate, UpH if you have the equipment (to check that it's not a compensation for overly alkaline state).

Did you mention useing a balloon as a replacement for bag breathing? This sounds much more portable and would be very easy to carry in one's pocket. Anyone else do this?

 

[tara]

Did you mention useing a balloon as a replacement for bag breathing? This sounds much more portable and would be very easy to carry in one's pocket. Anyone else do this?

I just meant that if someone can rebreathe into the same bag for 20 minutes, I expect it's either it's a very big bag (an enormous balloon, not pocketable at all), or there are some significant leaks. But leaks are fine if its having the desired effect.