CO2 and O2 tables - and then what ?

[stratum]

So as I am still trying to shape my training I want to ask a question - I am doing CO2 and O2 tables as it was mentioned - once per day changing CO2 and O2 and resting at the weekends.

But - what is next ? I am swimming 3 times per week but all I am doing is swimming, static apnea and some dynamic apnea. Can someone tell me how to put in order this practices ?

 

[blueface]

I guess it depends on your goals. If you want to learn to freedive by reading about it on deeper blue, you are going to hit a few snags. Nothing beats direct instruction from a pro.

 

[stratum]

I guess it depends on your goals. If you want to learn to freedive by reading about it on deeper blue, you are going to hit a few snags. Nothing beats direct instruction from a pro.

I live in Bulgaria and here there is no freediving instructors. Next summer I will try to find a course close to me. I read in here for courses in Greece and probably will take one but I want to work over myself till then.

 

[blueface]

I have a similar problem. If i want to take a course, I have to fly to Hawaii for a week or two and it would be difficult for me.

 

[Rik]

What is your goal? What are you training for?

 

[Kars]

Before defining a goal, take a pause and consider what you like about freediving now.
You're goal will appear right after you've found your answer.

And indeed I recommend a course very much, not only for the safety but also to jumpstart or make that leap to near your goal

 

[cdavis]

What's next?? Go diving.

Consider molding your training to the type of diving you plan to do. For example, to practice open water diving, modify a simple dynamic to: swim fairly hard, swim very slow or static, swim fairly hard. Adjust the distances, exertion and times to your expected dive pattern and then stretch them as your performance improves. This needs a spotter/buddy, of course.
Practicing at 1/2 exhale or slightly less will help you in adjusting to depth if you have not done much freediving. Stay away from full exhales until you know a lot more.

Ditto on Kars.

Connor

 

[Kars]

Hi Connor,

I just got back from a trip to Spain (Adrian and FFLupo - DB). And plan on going back helping out and organising Freediving courses and exploring some more depth. I would like to hit 80 CWT, but we'll see if the gods grand me favourable circumstances. I did unexpected do a little pb in FRC diving - 33m. I'm looking forward where regular depth training would get me. Hands free equalisation seems a very close reality

I hope you're doing fine too!

Cheers!

Kars

 

[cdavis]

Those are two guys I would REALLY like to dive with. Maybe someday. Regular access to depth would be a dream, good luck.

Sounds like you had a good time. 33m frc, nice. I got to 94 ft (28m?) frc last trip, seem to keep getting deeper even with minimal training.

Connor

 

[stratum]

What's next?? Go diving.

Consider molding your training to the type of diving you plan to do. For example, to practice open water diving, modify a simple dynamic to: swim fairly hard, swim very slow or static, swim fairly hard. A.......

Connor

My goal

To dive as deep as I can.

I love the sea since my wife is from a city on our seaside and I am visiting and swimming there on regular basics but quite recently I got hooked up by a friend.

I am not having some sick ambitions for competitions or records but when I am in the water I feel myself really free and this is the best feeling ever for me. So I want to be able to dive and to enjoy it, go as deep as I can but without harming myself.

Also I have a very bad habit - I like to push it to the limits and to give a lot from my soul into doing the things I like. So - I guess I will take your advice and next year I will visit a freediving course with instructors and people.

But around 15th of Sept I will go for four days diving with buddies .

 

[Kars]

Very nice to read you're knowing yourself and pick up the challenge to improve upon yourself!

For deep diving you'll need flexibility, technique, relaxation, the right tools and good environment. Have fun exploring!

Kars

 

[stratum]

Very nice to read you're knowing yourself and pick up the challenge to improve upon yourself!

For deep diving you'll need flexibility, technique, relaxation, the right tools and good environment. Have fun exploring!

Kars

There is one more thing - I am the most impatient man ever and probably this will be the biggest challenge for me ever.

Thanks for all the advices.

 

[cdavis]

"Most impatient" and likes to "push it to the limits".

You will progress fast and that will be a lot of fun, but it can also be very deceptive. The really dangerous place is about where you begin to feel like you can dive pretty well. Pushing your limits at that point will get you in trouble and you won't see it coming. Your words describe me, a long time ago, and I almost died before I got cautious. You, particularly, need to dive with a trained buddy.

Have fun and dive safe.

Connor

 

[Kars]

I always tell my "ambitious buddy" to have only small, but many personal bests. This way he will have many victories and celebrations and ... I'll get many treats

I totally dig Connor's advice.

In addition, focus on technique and relaxation, instead of time, distance and depth.

Most important, if you're about to do something new or extreme, make sure you do only 1 aspect new, and you're in peak shape, hydrated etc. WITH capable spotter etc.

When you're training alone, only go for safe stuff such as technique. When you meet up with your safety you're prepared and it's "test-time" When you've got questions we're here.

Kars

 

[stratum]

Thanks a lot guys. This were the advices that I was looking for.