Freediving Explained

FDEx- A Manual of Freediving
Freediving Explained is the world's largest and most comprehensive FREE online freediving manual. Here you will find everything you want to know about freediving, from explanations about the various pieces of equipment used in freediving, freediving physiology and philosophy and breathholding techniques to various freediving training methods. Use the menu at the right hand side of this page in order to browse through the different chapters in the manual.

Apnea - What is it ?
The word apnea comes from the Greek phrase "a-pnoia" - 'without breathing'. Taken literally, the word apnea has no reference to the aquatic, however in current terminology it is used to refer to the sport of freediving: immersion underwater without the aid of respiration.

What's so special about it ?
Different people are drawn to different aspects of this sport; For some, freediving is a way to enjoy the depths of the ocean without the need of heavy, clumsy and uncomfortable SCUBA equipment. Others see freediving as an extreme sport with the uniqueness of requiring deep relaxation and peace in contrast to most other adrenaline pumping extreme sports. Some see freediving as an instrument for hunting underwater. Many see freediving as an art form and a form of self expression and many others see freediving as the way to become one with the ocean and the rest of nature.

The Benefits of Apnea
Regardless to what draws one into the practice of Apnea (Freediving), it is a form of deep meditation which leads to a positive change in ones awareness of oneself and his surrounding environment and in ones ability to concentrate. Freediving leads to a better physical and mental condition of those who practice it.

So who is a freediver ?
Many people practice freediving without realizing it! A freediver is Anyone who holds his breath and is immersed in water; from a person who plays with the fish at the depth of two meters to the person who descends to a depth of two hundred meters using a sled, as long as your holding your breath underwater and enjoying it, you are a freediver.

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