Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44688 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09
• Binding: Paperback
• 362 pages

Pierce Hoover, Sport Diver Magazine, 2004
The most comprehensive text ever written on the sport of apnea - also known as breath-hold or freediving.

From the Publisher
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.

About the Author
Umberto Pelizzari is the Italian freediving champion who broke 17 world records in deep breath hold diving. Umberto Pelizzari is also protagonist of the IMAX film "Ocean Men" directed by Bob Talbot in 2001.

Customer Reviews

Awsome freedive material
This is quite possibly the most informative freediving material I have ever read. There are lots of good exercises and information you can use to improve your freedive skills.

Informative
I like the book. it's very informative and has tons of helpful stuff. Might have too many BIG words, but it still gets the point accross. I would reccomend it for people who are new to diving/spearfishing.

Helpful Book
It's so helpful for beginner also semi-advanced freedivers. Thanks for to author. But a live excercise video cd can added the book.