0. Freediving Principles

João Costa DeepBlueSea January 2012 http://www.dbs-freediving.com

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Definition:
Set of fundamental aspects that should be explored by those who want to practice this subaquatic adventure activity.
Objectives:
Provide guidance for safe, relaxed and deep dives.

Prevent risk situations:
Hiperventilation
Sambas & Blackouts
Barotraumas
External conditions
Know how to act in case of an accident:
Buddy System
Underwater rescue
Surface assistance
Basic life suport

Prepare immersion:
Diving Reflex
Duck Dive
Free Immersion
Sputnik
Avoid timpanic injuries:
Valsava
Frenzel + Mouthfill
BTV
Equipment

Enhance body oxygenation:
Progressive breathing
Diafragmatic breathing
Toracic stretches
Lung packing
Reduce internal metabolism:
(Auto-)Massage
Relaxing postures
Floating
Visualization

Maximize body motion in the water element with minimum energie consumption:
Propulsion Techniques:
No fins
Fins
Monofin
Free Immersion
Hydrodynamic Positions:
Glide
Freefall
Rocket
Bubble

Improve physical and mental capabilities:
Traning Methodologies
Progression Methods
Recovery Processes
Annual Program

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