Is the first comprehensive manual that teaches how to hold the breath, stay underwater longer, and descend deeper into the blue. The book includes a history of freediving, and detailed drawings of underwater exercises, finning techniques and selected Yoga postures to enhance lung capacity. This book is highly recommended to Skin-divers, Scuba-Divers and Surfers. It teaches how to hold the breath longer under water.
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The most comprehensive text ever written on the sport of apnea – also known as breath-hold or freediving. -- Pierce Hoover, Sport Diver Magazine, 2004
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This is the English version of the training manual at Umberto Pelizzari's Apnea Academy Academy (school of freediving) it is grounded on techniques and teachings inherited from Enzo Maiorca and the late great Jacques Mayol and perfected by Pelizzari and co-author Stefano Tovaglieri. This is the definitive guide, illustrated and up to date, for the aspiring apneist. From theory to practice this manual will accompany the reader in the discovery of a fascinating sport. It is a manual that should not be missing from the itinerary of any diver (apneist or otherwise) who wishes to improve their techniques of respiration, swimming and diving whilst broadening knowledge and theory. Dozens of underwater exercises, illustrated with helpful sequences of pictures allow both students and instructors of apnea to follow a simple and effective teaching path. From the experience of two sportsmen, with years dedicated to competitive and instructive apnea, finally a manual that unites theory with practical experience.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book will work instead of a freediving instructor, even if we are afraid to say so. Not only does the manual cover everything that a freediver must know about physiology, physics, techniques and safety, but it also contains a practical training guide given by the one of the best, for those, who want to experience the athletic side of the sport.
I went beyond -40 m. in constant weight, 100 m. in dynamics and 5:30 in static, before I met my first freediving teacher. I was exacting student, but my teacher was the great one, he gave me the knowledge structured and detailed in the very same manner how you'll find in the book.
Analyzing the chapter about training I found that my techniques are very similar to those described in the book, though I spent years looking for some of them! For a beginner I would recommend to read the book instead of inventing things that are already there. This great book helps me to reorder and complete the structure in my mind.
I would recommend the book to all the people who love freediving or want to know what freediving is.
I went beyond -40 m. in constant weight, 100 m. in dynamics and 5:30 in static, before I met my first freediving teacher. I was exacting student, but my teacher was the great one, he gave me the knowledge structured and detailed in the very same manner how you'll find in the book.
Analyzing the chapter about training I found that my techniques are very similar to those described in the book, though I spent years looking for some of them! For a beginner I would recommend to read the book instead of inventing things that are already there. This great book helps me to reorder and complete the structure in my mind.
I would recommend the book to all the people who love freediving or want to know what freediving is.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been practicing Freediving a lot over the last 3 years. This book covers it all, from history to physiology. It is well explained, and almost every aspects of the sport is covered. I especialy felt in love with the yearly training program at the end of the book. It's bee 2 months now and I realy did improve my statics and dynamics. The book was writen by a profesionnal freediver, and a profesionnal sport educator, so you'll learn all you need to practice and improve yourself.
The only reason why I don't give it a 5, it's because it's even too complete... there are sometimes way too many details, so it gets long and heavy to read. Anyhow, the first and perfect freediving bible for anyone.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I just received this manual yesterday. It is the manual I've been looking for. I have hunted (and printed) many web pages to find detailed techniques for freediving. This book will save you the tiring hunt and get you started in freediving. The manual provides a brief history of freediving, a succint review of the physics of freediving, and a concise, pertinent review of anatomy and physiology. The authors spend the rest of the book going into great detail on how to freedive: equipment, relaxation, breathing techinques, equalizing, entrance, finning technique, and safety.
While this book is a good precursor to taking a professionally taught class on freediving, it does not substitute for hands-on training clinics like Umberto's or Performance Freediving. It is an excellent book for a freediving group to use for training. I am recommending this book to all my friends who have expressed interest in freediving.
While this book is a good precursor to taking a professionally taught class on freediving, it does not substitute for hands-on training clinics like Umberto's or Performance Freediving. It is an excellent book for a freediving group to use for training. I am recommending this book to all my friends who have expressed interest in freediving.
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excellent reference material
this is one excellent reference material. I bought 3 of them, one by one, everytime I gave away as a gift to a friend that I value, so they read and do this sport right.
Published 2 days ago by Mehmet Berk Erturk
To be read and re-read
This book must be on the shelf of every serious freediver. In order to be successful in freediving one must focus on efficiency. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Thomas J. Pavlik
Essential for the feediver
This book covers the entire gamut for freediving. Including swimming, finning, exercises, relaxation techniques, apnea, safety, anatomy and physics... The whole package. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Robert Winn
A must have for any ocean enthusiast...
This is by far, one of the most comprehensive apnea and skin diving publication ever published. It covers the historical, cultural, technical and practical aspects of these... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Harry Garcia
Good book
It is a really good book with loads and loads of information and pictures. It is really a complete manual. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ahmed
The best book available on the subject
I like to know a lot about subjects I delve into and this book gave me many answers.
The book was written with great care. Lots of details. Clear drawings and diagrams. Read more
The book was written with great care. Lots of details. Clear drawings and diagrams. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Daniel Orr
AMAZING BOOK!
The most comprehensive guide to free diving... you can set realistic goals and achieve them relatively quick
Published 19 months ago by Julio Osorio
Great buy!
This Freedive Manual is a complete examination of freediving. Definitely recommend it for all levels of divers but especially for those wanting to (safely) increase their time... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gordan A
Over my head
I am new at free diving and wanted a "beginners book". In my opinion, the is for intermediate divers as half the book was over my head with quite a bit of mathematics. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Richard Starr
A must have for all apnea divers.
A great book that every freediver new or experienced must have.
It will teach you new things or make you reconsider those that you already know. Read more
It will teach you new things or make you reconsider those that you already know. Read more
Published on March 1, 2010 by Goudas Apostolos
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