Surely there are many great threads on here about training methods, exercises, routines, etc. But I am curious as to what your thoughts might be on the most beneficial for someone of my skill level / ability.
Background
I am what I would consider to be a pretty "casual" freediver. Mostly diving for spearfishing and photography. Typically we don't have to dive deeper than 20m here on the Florida Gulfcoast to be successful. In fact there are many times that we are able to stay as shallow as 10m. Typically my bottom times once warming up are around 1:00 to 1:30 with recovery being 2:00 to 3:00 minutes. I have only dove on a line a couple times, hitting a PB of 33m if I remember correctly.
Training
To give you an idea of my current training & fitness
Running - not fast generally for distance. Average would probably be around 20 miles/week.
Strength train - core and upper body 2 or 3 times/week.
Mobility - Daily stretching with deep breathing. Consisting of some athletic stretching and some yoga moves.
Freedive / Breathold Specific - NONE
Goals
My goals are to improve in a general sense with more comfort while diving, longer bottom times, and the ability to dive deeper if needed. I feel as though I am pretty spoiled by the local conditions, but I would really like to start taking dive trips to destinations where it may not be as "easy" diving so I feel preparing my body and mind is order.
Question
What exercises do you recommend for improvement in the various aspects above?
What type of training volume / intensity is appropriate for general improvement, but not "competitive" diving?
Thank you very much in advance for any advice. I really look forward to being more active on this board and learning from the community.
Cheers
Background
I am what I would consider to be a pretty "casual" freediver. Mostly diving for spearfishing and photography. Typically we don't have to dive deeper than 20m here on the Florida Gulfcoast to be successful. In fact there are many times that we are able to stay as shallow as 10m. Typically my bottom times once warming up are around 1:00 to 1:30 with recovery being 2:00 to 3:00 minutes. I have only dove on a line a couple times, hitting a PB of 33m if I remember correctly.
Training
To give you an idea of my current training & fitness
Running - not fast generally for distance. Average would probably be around 20 miles/week.
Strength train - core and upper body 2 or 3 times/week.
Mobility - Daily stretching with deep breathing. Consisting of some athletic stretching and some yoga moves.
Freedive / Breathold Specific - NONE
Goals
My goals are to improve in a general sense with more comfort while diving, longer bottom times, and the ability to dive deeper if needed. I feel as though I am pretty spoiled by the local conditions, but I would really like to start taking dive trips to destinations where it may not be as "easy" diving so I feel preparing my body and mind is order.
Question
What exercises do you recommend for improvement in the various aspects above?
What type of training volume / intensity is appropriate for general improvement, but not "competitive" diving?
Thank you very much in advance for any advice. I really look forward to being more active on this board and learning from the community.
Cheers