Freediving Level 1

Deepen Your Freediving Skills: Advanced Apnea Training Course (Up to 20 Meters)

This course is designed for experienced freedivers who already have a foundation in diving a few meters and are ready to take their skills to the next level, reaching depths of up to 20 meters. It's perfect for adults seeking to improve their breath-hold capabilities and dive safely.

Achieve Confidence & Depth:

This comprehensive course is essential for confidently descending to -20 meters in apnea. We prioritize safety protocols to build your security and enable you to comfortably hold your breath for over 2 minutes in Static Apnea (STA) and achieve 30 meters in Dynamic No Fins (DNF).

What You'll Learn:

This in-depth course covers a wide range of freediving topics, including:

• Apnea Fundamentals: Explore the modalities of freediving – STA, DNF, and DYN – and gain a deep understanding of the underlying principles.
• Hydrodynamics: Master the mechanics of each freediving style to optimize speed and distance.
• Physiology: Understand the internal processes involved in maximizing lung capacity and breath-hold duration. Learn the 5 fundamental breaths for apnea and how your ears function underwater.
• Practical Physics: Learn the physics of freediving and how it differs from scuba diving, with practical compensation exercises.
• Safety, Risks & Rescue: This crucial chapter covers potential risks like syncope, proper rescue techniques, emergency procedures, and safety protocols – making this the most comprehensive safety-focused freediving documentary available. Learn how to prevent accidents and respond effectively in challenging situations.
• Training Tables: Utilize hypoxia training tables for STA, DNF, and DYN apnea to progressively improve your breath-hold time. Learn to calculate optimal speed for rest periods in dynamic apnea.
• Environmental Awareness: Understand the importance of pre-dive preparation, tidal patterns, underwater communication signals, and responsible interaction with marine life.

Course Highlights:

• Documentary Format: Learn by observing real freediving sessions. The course features footage from actual courses, providing a practical and engaging learning experience.
• Relaxation & Technique: Includes a 25-minute apnea relaxation audiobook and a PDF explanation of the Frenzel technique.
• Breathing Exercises: Practical exercises to enhance lung capacity and improve breath-hold efficiency.
• 3D Body Illustrations: Visual aids to clarify complex physiological concepts.
• Real-World Insights: Content created using footage from the institute's official courses.
• Collaboration with Casco Antiguo: Ensuring high-quality and informative content.

Training Modalities Covered:

• STA Apnea (Static Apnea): Breath-hold diving while stationary.
• DNF Apnea (Dynamic No Fins): Horizontal descent and ascent without fins.
• DYN Apnea (Dynamic with Fins): Horizontal descent and ascent with fins.

Progressive Training:

This Level 1 course includes training tables for STA, DNF, and DYN apnea, enabling you to progressively improve your breath-hold capabilities and prepare for advanced freediving. You'll learn to hold your breath for extended periods and optimize your speed and rest times.