Manual of Freediving: Underwater on a Single Breath - Softcover

Umberto Pelizzari; Stefano Tovaglieri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1928649270 ISBN 13: 9781928649274

Publisher: Idelson Gnocchi Pub, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Idelson Gnocchi Pub
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1928649270
• ISBN 13: 9781928649274
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 362