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At Molchanovs, we pride ourselves on having the most up-to-date educational materials for our students and instructors. After instructors and Instructor Trainers give their valuable input, we periodically review our courses to make sure that the materials are easy-to-read and consistent, updating scientific information and adding helpful illustrations to make the learning process seamless.
Keep reading below to learn more about the changes in each course!
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Keep reading below to learn more about the changes in each course!
As a freediver progresses on their freediving journey, the list of equipment they need tends to grow. Freediving certification courses slowly introduce you to deeper depths and fill you with more knowledge and safety information, but you might need some more equipment to reach those depths safely. Along with the basic equipment a freediver needs, what other gear might you need to consider purchasing in the future?
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The average vital capacity (VC) of the lungs in an average, adult male ranges between 3 - 5 liters (L).
Someone should tell that to freediver Alexey Molchanov, who has set over 20 world records in freediving and is a 20x+ World Champion. He estimates that in peak shape before competitions, his VC goes up to an incredible 8L, and his total lung capacity with packing is roughly a mind-blowing 11L. We (virtually) sat down with Alexey to quiz him on this incredible progress and find out the secrets behind his success.
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Someone should tell that to freediver Alexey Molchanov, who has set over 20 world records in freediving and is a 20x+ World Champion. He estimates that in peak shape before competitions, his VC goes up to an incredible 8L, and his total lung capacity with packing is roughly a mind-blowing 11L. We (virtually) sat down with Alexey to quiz him on this incredible progress and find out the secrets behind his success.
In this article, we go over the types of lung measurements and their definitions, the importance of breathing awareness, mobility, and flexibility, and how these factors affect your freediving. We also will talk about a new Base Training + program, Foundational Breathwork with Alexey Molchanov, and its benefits for freedivers.
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The record-breaking athletes at the CMAS 6th Freediving Outdoor World Championship 2022 aren’t reaching these massive depths with hit-or-miss training - and you won’t either.
That’s why we’re having a special sale on guided training programs to get you diving longer, further, and deeper, just like your favorite athletes at this year’s World Championship. Base Training + is a collection of paid programs taught by top freedivers who are experts in their discipline. Take the guesswork out of your training with step-by-step instructions, guided workouts, stretches, and tips from celebrated freediving athletes.
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That’s why we’re having a special sale on guided training programs to get you diving longer, further, and deeper, just like your favorite athletes at this year’s World Championship. Base Training + is a collection of paid programs taught by top freedivers who are experts in their discipline. Take the guesswork out of your training with step-by-step instructions, guided workouts, stretches, and tips from celebrated freediving athletes.