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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
 
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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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/freedi...ve-training.html?highlight=aerobic#post520790

http://forums.deeperblue.net/freedi...alr-fitness.html?highlight=aerobic#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
 
Kevin welcome to DB.
As for the fitness thing with a name like Podge I’m not really in a position to answer that one. rofl
 
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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.
 
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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