Hi Mishu
Im probably going to step on someones toes here again but here goes and I apologise in advance.
I think that one needs to train more in an aerobic and anaerobic capacity rather than concentrate on weights (which will undoubtedly make you stronger) do you have access to a rowing machine or an excersise bicycle? If so this type of routine may be of use:
Aerobic. warm up then one minute flat out exersise (have to pace this so you can last a minute at the end you should be starting to cramp) followed by five minutes of active rest. repeat five times. do this 4 times a week.
Anaerobic. 20 seconds flat out (Just go for it you should be crucified at the end) followed by one minute of active rest. repeat as above.
Active rest is to walk round this uses the muscles to return blood back to the heart (important!!)
I feel this type of training (OK amoungst other excersises) would be more benificial than weights because for bottom time our bodies use oxygen to survive ie burn sugars in respiration (aerobic resperation) but once the oxygen is depleted what does our body do then? It respires anaerobicaly (with a by product lactic acid causing cramps), I feel that this is an important form of training to increase this type of fittness especially for free divers rather than the static guys cos when you need your anerobic fittness most is when your surfacing after a long dive.
Obviously a well balanced all round training program is requiered but you get the jist of what Im saying hopfully
Ali
