Dynamic vs. static training.

[Chimo]

Ok, reading threads like these, one would come to think that static and dynamic being so very different would have very little to do with eachother as far as training goes.

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Would that mean that the static tables are absolutely pointless if I want to improve dynamic time/distance? And as far as dry training I suppose apnea walks (or similar) is the only way to go?
Any clarity on this would be very much appreciated!
So much to learn...

 

[naiad]

I think static training does improve dynamic, but only a bit. For me it does have an effect, but much smaller than I expected. Apnea walking is better training for dynamic. (Of course do it somewhere safe!)

Lucia

 

[jome]

I'd say for a beginner, any kind of apnea training is very beneficial. But that only works in the very beginning, when you are developing in leaps. But when you start to go to advanced training for each, then they support each other very little.

I also believe it depends greatly on the type of strategy you choose for dynamic. The slow bi-fin school seems better supported by good static (I mean if you're going to swim 4 minutes you'd better be able to hold your breath 4 minutes...)and the fast monofin school has very little to do with static results.

 

[Chimo]

Thanx for your answers. I get the feeling alot of the apnea training is trial and error. There doesn't seem to be any established "always working" things to do. Perhaps this will be different in the future as the sport grows.

cheers