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To take full advantage of our inborn aquatic abilities, we need to learn how to use our body in a slightly different way than we might be used to. A great deal of focus in freediving is placed on conditioning the respiratory muscles. When used properly, the goal of some of these exercises is actually to create a permanent change in your physiology in order to become a better freediver.

Still under the "stay-at-home" order? Consider getting a leg up on your next F.I.I. course. During this time, many F.I.I. instructors are offering distance classes via Zoom or Skype. They cover the academic portion of the freediving course in several separate sessions. This format provides more time on each subject than the traditional course setup and gives the instructor the opportunity to dive deeper into the topic.

Hands-free equalization technique, also called the VTO (voluntary tube opening) or BTV (béance tubaire volontaire), is not a necessary technique to master to become a good freediver, but let’s face it, it is a pretty damn cool one. If learning hands free has always been on your bucket list, then being on lockdown for COVID-19 may have created a great opportunity for you. With help from veteran F.I.I. instructor Peter Satit