how freediving can potentially benefit the lungs?
Freediving, the practice of diving underwater on a single breath without the use of breathing apparatus, is more than just an adventurous sport—it may offer several physiological benefits, particularly for lung function and respiratory health. When practiced safely and progressively, freediving can help enhance lung capacity, improve breath control, and promote overall respiratory well-being. Read more
Pressure and RV-Depth
When freediving, understanding the relationship between pressure and your lung capacity—specifically the residual volume (RV)—is essential for safe and successful dives. Residual volume is the amount of air remaining in your lungs after a full, forced exhalation. It represents the smallest size your lungs naturally accommodate and are adapted to. Read more
Lung Barotrauma
As with every barotrauma, the term “squeeze” is often used to describe the same injury. Lung barotrauma is a potentially fatal injury. Read more
Avoiding Lung Squeeze
Lung barotrauma, commonly known as a "lung squeeze," is a serious injury that demands absolute avoidance in freediving. Despite some past downplaying by freedivers who compared it to minor athletic injuries, the truth is far more severe. Read more
Hypoxia and Blackout
Medically, hypoxia is defined as "an inadequate supply of Oxygen in the body due to a low partial pressure of Oxygen in arterial blood." In freediving contexts, we often refer to it as the "oxygenation" or saturation of blood with oxygen. Read more
Bradycardia in freediving
In the realm of conventional medicine, a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute (bpm) in adults typically defines bradycardia. While medically classified as a type of cardiac arrhythmia, it only raises a clinical eyebrow if it dips below 50 bpm under "normal conditions." Read more
How to Choose the Perfect Freediving Fins
Choosing the right freediving fins is essential for comfort, efficiency, and performance in the water. With various options available, understanding the key factors will help you select fins that perfectly match your needs and diving style. Read more
Freediving Courses
Freediving is often misunderstood as merely holding one's breath. In truth, it's a meticulously crafted discipline, a dance between mind and body, where conscious breath control, unwavering focus, and a deep respect for the ocean coalesce. A freediving course isn't just about learning techniques; it's about re-learning how to breathe, how to relax, and how to connect with an innate part of ourselves often forgotten in modern life. Read more
AIDA Freediving
AIDA represents the bedrock upon which modern breath-hold diving has been structured, a guiding force that champions both daring athletic feats and meticulous safety. Read more
Molchanovs Freediving
Molchanovs Freediving stands as a paramount authority. This organization transcends a mere commercial designation; it represents a profound legacy, a meticulously developed methodology for training, and a commitment to refining the very instruments employed in the art of breath-hold submersion. Its foundational principles are rooted in the pioneering spirit of an individual who fundamentally redefined the parameters of the sport. Read more