I'm hoping someone could assist me with some initial training advice.
My PB for static is 2:38 and I desperately want to improve on that. I have my first freediving course scheduled for the end of Sept and would love to go into that with a static time of about 3:30 or above.
I know there aren't really any quick fixes but was hoping that with the wealth of knowledge lurking in the dark corners of this forum, someone could make a few suggestions. I've set myself my goal, and have started to go about structuring a really basic training program. I'm using the iHoldBreath app on my iPhone and have just started doing one table each day, alternating between CO2 and O2.
I have noticed that I can't really relax all that easily when doing the training as dry apnea is still a little strange to me. I feel a bit more comfortable in the water. In this regard I'll have to start making a conscious effort to try to relax each body part as I work my way down from top to bottom.
Am I on the right track?
As a paramedic working shifts I have a great opportunity to sit in the response car and work through the table. I also grab my pulse oximetry and plug that on. Was really surprised to see that after 1:30 my spo2 was still above 97%, although my pulse did drop by 20% to 48bpm.
I know I have a long way to go, just need a little direction.
My PB for static is 2:38 and I desperately want to improve on that. I have my first freediving course scheduled for the end of Sept and would love to go into that with a static time of about 3:30 or above.
I know there aren't really any quick fixes but was hoping that with the wealth of knowledge lurking in the dark corners of this forum, someone could make a few suggestions. I've set myself my goal, and have started to go about structuring a really basic training program. I'm using the iHoldBreath app on my iPhone and have just started doing one table each day, alternating between CO2 and O2.
I have noticed that I can't really relax all that easily when doing the training as dry apnea is still a little strange to me. I feel a bit more comfortable in the water. In this regard I'll have to start making a conscious effort to try to relax each body part as I work my way down from top to bottom.
Am I on the right track?
As a paramedic working shifts I have a great opportunity to sit in the response car and work through the table. I also grab my pulse oximetry and plug that on. Was really surprised to see that after 1:30 my spo2 was still above 97%, although my pulse did drop by 20% to 48bpm.
I know I have a long way to go, just need a little direction.
