Product Description

Is the first comprehensive manual that teaches how to hold the breath, stay underwater longer, and descend deeper into the blue. 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35555 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 362 pages

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.
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.

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

reference work for freedivers
if you have an interest in freediving you need this book. use it as a reference work though - cos it is dull reading.