Tactical & Focus
Box Breathing (Tactical Breathing)
- Structure
- 4 in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Heightens concentration, builds autonomic control; Balancing.
- Duration & Rationale
- 5 min (Resets stress response before action).
- Best For
- Pre-event focus, high-stakes situations.
- Good If Combined With
- Visualization, mental rehearsals.
- Source / Origin
- Mark Divine (SEALFIT) / Lt. Col Dave Grossman
- Intensity & Safety
- Low. Very safe, highly structured.
- Official Website
- sealfit.com
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