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Training and Static Apnea improvement

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Hi guys, new here...
I'm very interested in free diving, I was wondering what training everyone does in terms of fitness and for apnea.
Also I'd like to know what techniques everybody uses to improve their time, my best at the moment is 2:30 on land (no pool available at the moment) and don't know what I can do to do better.
Thanks in advance of any responses.
 
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For static i think many uses tables. if you dont know what it is just serch you will find lots of treads on that subject. I sugesst you look at the tread "How to start freediving" thers lots of info on how to improve there. Myself i dont do any tables. I just hold my breath 5 times whit increasing holds every time and i also do walking apnea whit 5 holds each one longer and longer. But thats just what works for me.
I went from like 55sek to 4:17 in a litel more than 2 months and in walking from around 30 sek to 2:32 in about a month.
 
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I started a week or two ago, managed 2:30 at a push.

Yesterday i got 3:30.

I'm a real newbie to this but,
I find complete and utter relaxation, whilst retaining an important element of concentration to be the key, more than any other technique.
Any stimulation and body uses up O2 and generates CO2 at a much faster rate.

I think a lot of people actually have a hard time relaxing during apnea, nervous about getting a new record, thinking too much etc etc, you really need to 'shut down'.

I'm going for 4 minutes sometime soon!
 
#6
Jonta, those ARE tables.rofl

Peter, as Amphibian said, relaxation is key in static. Any average sized bloke has the ability to hold his breath for at about 4 minutes. More likely than not, you are tensing up. Try relaxing and let us know how it goes.

Amphibian, good for you! My friend did 4 mins in his first course, which lasted 2 days, and during his advanced 3 days later did a 5 min! That a span of a week! So you're probably set to go down the same path, keep on it! Most people are limited by their state of mind, and obviously you both aren't. Good for you!:)

arej, well, general fitness is always a good idea. Keeps you healthy as well, doesn't it? As already mentioned, tables are good for those starting out and even for the professionals. I'd better be starting on them soon as well! As you go along, you might want to add more specialised training into your schedule, for dynamics and constant weight.

Do a course, they'll tell you everything you need to know. You'll find everything you learn here on DB as well, but in a course they'll present it to you in a structured way, which is good for a beginner so as not to confuse you. Have a look around your area and see if there are courses you can do.
 
#9
On a normal food intake. However I spread my meals over 5 times, so rather 3 full meals, 5 half meals throughout the day. Apparently it keeps your metabolism up, so I'm giving it a try.

I'm insanely inflexible, so I should stretch everyday. Right now I'm too lazy. Haha. Trivia: I cannot even touch my toes.

Since you are on a course (for a month?), ask your instructors what they do during the off season and in the weeks going up to a competition. That'll give you a good idea.
 
#11
Sorry for the newbie question/off topic but what are static tables actually for?/how are they used for training?

I just hold my breath! (no warm up, ventilation or anything)
 
#12
You're a person I think I like, because you use 'newbie' instead of 'noob', which I hate. Haha.

Well Mr Amphibian, if you read the beginner freediving section, you'll find out that the tables are meant to help you tolerate low O2 levels and high CO2 levels better, after some training of course.
 
#13
hey guys i have yet another question about tables :(
what is the difference between co2 tables and o2 tables , for instance do u hold your breath with full lungs or empty lung im still confused
thanks in advance
luke d
 
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