Static apnea is a technique used by freedivers to enhance their breath-holding prowess. Here’s how it works: In static apnea, divers lie on the water’s surface, holding their breath without
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What’s dynamic apnea training? It’s a technique that freedivers use to boost their underwater breath-holding skills while gliding horizontally. It’s different from static apnea, where you float on the water’s
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Freediving, snorkeling, and skin diving are all popular water activities, but they have different objectives and techniques. They are also different in terms of how long divers spend underwater. Freediving:
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Diaphragmatic breathing (often referred to as belly breathing), as the name suggests, engages the diaphragm, a powerful muscle, situated at the base of the lungs, to optimize your breathing. It
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The 4-7-8 breathing technique, also known as the “relaxing breath,” is a simple yet powerful method that focuses on the rhythm of your breath. It was popularized by Dr. Andrew
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Stress is inevitable and sometimes even necessary. But chronic stress can affect our mental well-being and even lead to long-lasting and damaging physical problems such as high blood pressure, prolonged
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When most people first start finning, they make the error of having a strong backward stroke and an almost non-existent forward stroke. While this is understandable given that it is
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Fins are one of the most important pieces of equipment a freediver can own. Fins help freedivers propel themselves through the water rapidly, using less oxygen and energy. How do
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