Indoor pool training on Friday 15 December 2023 was a highlight.
Benefits of training for freedivers in the Y-40, the deepest pool in the world with thermal water
Dmitri Voloshin, inventor of the Lobster Weight
I love training in the pool. Maybe even a little bit more than open water training. I'm totally relaxed in the pool, I dissolve into the water around me and I wrap myself in a cocoon of neoprene and water.
My favourite thing to do is "deep static" or "deep STA" at the bottom of the pool. For me, this is pure relaxation: I can feel the pressure on my body, am shielded from noise, close my eyes and let my thoughts fly.
I also like Dynamic: My favourite training is Dynamic with...
Finding good gear and material for freediving is not that easy: In dive shops you can find a basic offer of gear, but usually only material from established manufacturers such as Mares, Cressi etc. Buying freediving material online is not for everyone and with diving suits, gloves, socks, fins and masks you should be able to try them on before buying. At have you will find both: A webshop to view and order things in peace (from 200 CHF free shipping), but you can also come by and try...
Colourful, funny and mixed things that have anything to do with freediving. Or not...
Everything that has to do with the body and health of freedivers.
It is a pleasure to introduce people to the fascinating underwater world of freediving. As an instructor, I have the privilege of introducing students of all ages (12+) and backgrounds to freediving. From beginners who have never worn a mask or snorkel before, to experienced SCUBA instructors who have taken their first steps in apnoea diving with me.
I have trained teenagers who have already dived to depths of up to 12 metres on the...
Spearfishing, fishing with a harpoon, is a controversial topic that sometimes triggers heated debates. SCUBA divers in particular often see spearfishing as a red rag. But in the world of freediving, where divers explore the underwater world with just one breath, spearfishing is usually seen as an enriching addition to this fascinating activity.
Freediving is a sport that forces the diver to concentrate on his body and his breathing. It is a discipline that requires both physical and...
Blog category about freediving competitions and records in different freediving disciplines.
