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January 6th, 2007
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Hello DeeperBlue,
I am returning to freediving and spearfishing after being away for about 16 years. Last year was my first season back. I was surprised at the difference time has made. I workout 4-6 times a week, spin classes 3 times a week, weights, and elliptical machines twice a week at least. I don't smoke and considered myself in decent shape for 47 years old. Then, I tried to get deeper and stay a little longer. Reality time!!! 18 feet was my best and my time sucked. Just enough to shoot a tautog and return. So, any suggestions to a workout that will improve my time and depth. I bought something that looks like a mouthpiece to practice breath-hold time. Has anyone tried it? Also, I was running but I have a lower back issue (lost a disc) that prevents that. I was considering breath holding while cycling on stationary bike? It is an-aerobic performance we are after right? Thanks for any advice. Kevin 
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#2
January 6th, 2007
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Hi Kevin welcome to DB, where you from?
Well done for keeping so fit, in fact I am the same age as you & keep up a general level of fitness but personally find actually being in the water the best way ahead.
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"DeeperBlue.net Regional Advisor". Last edited by foxfish; January 6th, 2007 at 20:48. Reason: bad spelling
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January 6th, 2007
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Hi Kevin,
There are differing theories about whether intense cardiovascular training is good for freediving. I've pasted a couple of links to the issues you raise in your post. The first one is about the "mouthpiece" you talk about - it sounds like an expand-a-lung device. The second one is a discussion on the benefits/drawbacks of cardio training as related to freediving. http://forums.deeperblue.net/freediv...bic#post520790 http://forums.deeperblue.net/freediv...bic#post568975 There are more threads on this, use the search function a lot as there is hidden treasure in the archives of this forum! Welcome, Adrian
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#5
January 6th, 2007
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welcome to deeper blue
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#6
January 6th, 2007
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Thanks for all the replies. You guys are great! I am having spring fever here, in fact I ought a new gun today, an ABB 36 inch mahogany with a break away spear tip. I want to go shoot some fish so bad!!!
You are right about the expand-a-lung. My wife is an RN and the respiratory therapists used a similar devise with a floating ball to expand a patient's lungs after surgery. The patient blows into it as the resistance of the ball increases, they blow more. I suspect the expand a lung works the same. Whether it improves performance,,,,I 'll have to see. I am quite impressed by this forum. I live in RI and dive Sachuest Point, Ocean View Drive, and Second Beach. I have a 16 ft Carolina skiff and a couple of kayaks. I am looking for a dive partner, if anyone in this area would like to join me.
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#7
January 7th, 2007
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Kevin,
Welcome to DB. Step by step, one day at a time, & be consistant with your training...your times will increase. Much is mental, knowing your body & getting into the "zone". As always, have a buddy & play it safe! Gene
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If you are too busy to go Spearfishing, then you are too busy!  There is no such word as CAN'T! "Do or do not, there is no try." - Yoda
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#8
January 7th, 2007
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hi kevin,
welcome, and try this Apnea mania A good start I think.
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