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consume a lot of oxygen. In addition to this, the concentration of CO2 lessens almost

immediately. While doing so, a shift takes place in the CO2 and O2 ratio in the blood.

By systematically and deeply breathing in and out, the pH-value in the blood

increases (making the blood more alkali) whereas the acidity lessens. Normally, on

average the pH-value is 7.4. By exerting the breathing techniques, this becomes

significantly higher. During the E-coli experiment, values have been measured up
to 7.75. As such, bodily cells can produce (via aerobic dissimilation) ATP much

longer and far more efficiently, while at the same time prevent the production of

lactic acids. Having said that, the values in the blood will normalize after some time.

Histogram 1: Oxygen consumption measured on Wim Hof, before, after 45 minutes

and 80 minutes after the breathing exercises

Training of mindset & meditation/concentration

It is generally known that a strong mindset can be an important weapon when it

comes to thinking, doing and achieving. In the WHM, a strong mindset is important

to realize your inner strength. Concentration/meditation is an important part of

this. This concentration is required for what you wish to achieve for certain

purposes. If Wim Hof would not concentrate, for example, he would feel just as cold

as everyone else. Focus is thus very important.

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