17min chapter

TAKE A DEEP BREATH cover image

#113 Gert Leroy - Breath Hold Expert: CO2 Secrets Free Divers Know That You Don't (yet)

TAKE A DEEP BREATH

CHAPTER

Mastering Breath-Holding in Freediving

This chapter explores the journey of mastering breath-holding techniques essential for freediving, focusing on the mental and physical adjustments required for effective performance underwater. It emphasizes the importance of relaxation, introduces various mental techniques like visualization and tidal breathing, and discusses the relationship between flexibility and lung capacity. Additionally, the chapter addresses common misconceptions about equalizing ear pressure and encourages a deeper awareness of the body's responses to stress and anxiety.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode