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I think thats wrong, panic attacks cause hyperventilation (already low CO2) and what you gonna do, decrease it even more and pass out of hypacapnia? Im not a doctor though

Thank you so much! I am more than delighted that the video offered some good tips for you. I've been running hiking trips for decades,so if you ever have any questions I can help with, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy Hiking! Ward

Hi Susan! I am so glad that my video could help. If you ever have any questions on hiking or adventures in the great outdoors, please don't hesitate to get in touch. And if you have suggestions on videos that might be helpful, I would be delighted for your input. GOOD HIKING!

Hi James! It was great hearing from you, and I'm looking forward to hearing how pressure breathing worked for you. Love to know more about your adventures!

Walking The World Hi Ward. I used this climbing Mt.Washington NH last month. Work great. Other hikers were doing this also and we all talked about it, the rest step, side stepping up hill. I would have never talked to these hikers otherwise. A networking thru breathing on the Mt. if you will. Thanks again

Hi Lucius! Thank you for you thoughts on the Rest Step. Have you had opportunities to test it out? Cheers! Ward Luthi

Hi Berly. Thank you! I would love to hear if you find it makes a difference for you. Is hiking your main adventure?

Thanks! I look forward to seeing a photo of you with your new hat - with or without the band!

No, he exhaled then inhaled in a single motion, then held his breath until the next time his foot touched the ground.

Hi William! Great to hear from you! Sounds like you're getting out for some regular adventures. Ok - breathing, and when. If I were climbing Mt. Everest, or going uphill quite slowly, one breath per step would be appropriate. If the angle of the slope you're ascending is fairly moderate, and you can continue walking slowly rather than stopping after each step, I would recommend you breathe at a rate that's comfortable. No need to try and time each breath to each step. One advantage of using pressure breathing on uphill sections is that it helps keep your breathing and heart rate lower than if you didn't use it. Of course, taking smaller steps and slowing your pace down will also help to keep your breathing and heart rate at lower levels. GOOD WALKING! and thanks for checking in!

Hi William! Pressure breathing can be done at any time. It doesn't necessarily have to be coordinated with each step. When lifting weights, the breathing is done as an integral part of the exercise. Pressure breathing can be done and can be beneficial, without regard to how it connects to each step. As an example, one's pace, steps per amount of time, may be faster than the rate of pressure breathing. All of this depends on the steepness of the terrain, altitude, and one's conditioning. I use Everest as an example because it's easy to see how one step connects with each breath. That's primarily because walking at high altitude, by necessity, slows one's pace. I hope this helps. I would love to hear how pressure breathing works for you.

My top cents...when walking/hiking you are not increasing intrathoracic pressure like when you are, for example, doingg squats or deadlifting, when you need to manage intrathoracic to minimize chances of injury. There is no need to manage your intrahoracic pressure in that way while walking so you don't need to coordinate your breath as closely with the hiking/ ascending movement. p

+Dennis Matthews : The technique you're describing is for kick steps on snowy slopes. This technique exploits your skeleton by balancing briefly on the uphill step and balancing on your skeleton, giving your muscles a brief rest on every step or every other uphill step.

Like Doc America said, that technique is for slippery terrain, like snow or sand, or ice-covered areas.

Hi Dennis. Thanks for checking in. I probably should have said that the leg you're leading with to move up the hill is the one that will straighten, lock, and have a chance to rest, even if for a split second. I'm not sure I prefer your description either. I think the use of "front" and "back" leg can be confusing, depending on the pace you're setting. If I'm going up a steep hill, my "front" leg may not actually be that much in "front" of my "back" leg. However, I very much appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I'm always looking to improve where I can. Good Walking!

Thanks for your comment. The rest step can actually be used in any situation that involves going uphill. It's true that the rest step is effective in places with snow and ice or at high altitude expeditions, like Mt. Everest, where using the rest step will also help control your breathing and heart rate, but I use it with our groups in every part of the world. Thanks for commenting. Good Walking!

In general I consciously use the technique that Dennis describes on treacherous terrain because it creates maximum stability by maintaining two points of contact on the terrain for the vast majority of the elapsed time in each step. And I have a much lower threshold for considering something treacherous than many people. It doesn't take much of a fall to create a serious injury. I will experiment with the technique you describe on less treacherous inclines though.

Hello Jack! I appreciate your note. I would love to hear if it works for you and if you have any suggestions. Also, what is your primary adventure activity? Good Walking!