A sport as old as time itself, there’s nothing more exhilarating than plunging into the depths of the sea with only the air in your lungs, the power of your body and the will of your mind while you embark on exploring the world beneath the surface. And whether you’re new to freediving or have
In 2013, the most decorated female freediver ever, Natalia Molchanova, set a static apnea record at 9 minutes 2 seconds at the Individual AIDA Pool World Championships as a group of spectators were watching in awe. It was her third world record of the championships and the first time any woman had held her breath
Born from the foraging needs of coastal people who took it upon themselves to push their bodies to adapt and survive under water so that they could gather food or precious materials, nothing can make you feel as free and at one with nature around you just as much as freediving does. And if you’re
Freediving lung and trachea “squeezes” refer to pressure-induced injuries of the lungs or airways during deep breath-hold diving. They occur in both recreational freedivers exploring shallow reefs and competitive athletes pushing personal bests at depth. In medical terms, they’re forms of pulmonary barotrauma, essentially damaging lung or tracheal tissues when they’re compressed beyond their limits.
Imagine taking the plunge beneath the waves without being constrained by the heavy apparatus of scuba gear. Just you and the silence of the underwater world and the incredible feeling of pushing yourself to the limits. The ultimate connection between man and water, freediving is appropriate for anyone looking to challenge themselves and explore the
The evolution of CO2 training tables has come a long way over the years. Smarter approaches have been developed, revolutionising the way freediver train their breath hold. Mastering your breath-hold is one of the keys to unlocking comfortable diving. If you’ve completed a freediving course or have been browsing the internet learning about freediving, chances
Malta & Gozo. A hidden gem standing erect in the heart of the mediterranean sea, surrounded by crystal clear waters. Just a quick flight from any European country and you’ll find Deep Med Centre, tucked away in one of Gozo’s villages; Xaghra. We pride ourselves as a top Freediving school in Europe, offering courses and
Over the years, freediving equalisation tools have been developed and integrated into teaching methods used by instructors and coaches alike. Way back in the 2000’s, the Italians, specifically Federico Mana and Andrea Zucchari began to use the Ottovent (which we’ll be talking about later) and devolop protocols. In recent years, more tools have been developed;
The mouthfill is an advanced equalization technique which was in invented by Eric Fattah, and changed the way freedivers dive passed their residual volume. It allows divers to reach rather extraordinary depths and one of it’s strengths is to dive below residual volume in a very safe way, eliminating or avoiding any problems with pulmonary
I am writing this article in response to some comments I see over the internet with users claiming ‘X’ amount is too expensive. I will break down the average price across the board including but not limited to; where your money is going, what’s included, the expenses of an individual instructor or school & how
The evolution of bi-fin technology and technique has come a long way since the birth of freediving. More so since the bi-fin technique is now an official discipline in competitions. The constant advances in technology from competing brands means freedivers are tweaking style for the best possible output. After all, the more we get out
