Diaphragm Stretching Exercises for Freediving are one of the key factors that will help bring your freediving to the next level. What is the Diaphragm The diaphragm Is a large muscle in the mid chest cavity that acts as one of the main respiratory muscles. When the diaphragm contracts, it lowers in the chest cavity. …
Freediving in Corfu, on all its reefs and beaches is definitely one of top things to do in the Ionian sea. The diving is spectacular, with clear warm water, the deepest blues, and vibrant wildlife. The whole island has amazing water for swimming. However, for maximum water clarity and visibility, its important get away from …
The debate between whether there is an appreciable difference between a freediving mask vs a SCUBA mask first started when freediving was having its initial surge in popularity. During that time dive shops and retailers where bringing freediving specific equipment, and unfortunately as the market was, and still is smaller, that equipment was typically higher …
Florida has some amazing ocean dive spots, but there are also some amazing spring dives in Florida. We don’t mean places to free dive in the springtime. No, Florida has numerous freshwater springs with crystal clear water that are great for freediving. The are by no means the deepest dives, and they can be quite …
Three new freediving world records have been set in the past two weeks of 2022. The annual Vertical Blue freediving competition last week at Dean’s Blue Hole in the Bahamas has resulted in two new freediving world records. One record at Vertical Blue was in the Constant Weight with Bifins (CWTB) discipline, the other was …
A fisherman on a pier sees a swimmer dive near by, the swimming is underwater for 30 seconds, a minute, 2 minutes! Upon surfacing the fisherman yells to the swimmer “what are you doing!? I thought you drowned!” “Freediving” the swimming answered. “What is freediving?” asked the fisherman, and so began a discussion that we …
Introduction If you talk with someone who has never held their breath for minutes at a time, or dove to depths greater than the bottom of a pool, they may ask “ is freediving bad for you?” The answer to that question is not always straight forward. As with any extreme sport, those practicing freediving …
Have you ever wondered “What is a freediving float? Why do I need another piece of equipment?” Here at FreeDepth we are firm believers in never going freediving with out a float. Why? The short answer to why is self explanatory and quite simple. Safety. Safety both for yourself and for other water goers. A …
What are the best freediving fins? This is a question that is often asked by many who are starting their freediving journey. The answer is not always straight forward. Yes, there are some types of fins that perform better than others but does that make them “better”? A more important question to ask is “what …
Croatia is a Free divers Paradise! If you are new to the sport, check out these prime locations in Croatia for beginners
