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Interview with Alexey Molchanov: How Lung Capacity Affects My Freediving
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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Alexey Molchanov: Uncovering the Man Behind the Golden Wetsuit
Alexey Molchanov, the co-founder of Molchanovs, has been making deep dives in international media. He was recently featured in international publications such as GQ and Men’s Health, and was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes. They covered topics such as Alexey’s deepest dive to 131m (430ft) in Constant Weight (CWT) at Vertical Blue 2021, his performance diving to 130m (427ft) at the 2019 AIDA Depth World Championship, fascinating details about Alexey’s past and upbringing, training tidbits, a background of the Molchanovs Education System, and the opinions of other athletes on Alexey.
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Top 10 Reasons to Become a Molchanovs Freediving Instructor or Instructor Trainer
Freedivers who want to become certified instructors face an important decision when it comes to which agency they will choose to represent. While there are a multitude of certification agencies around the world, prospective instructors should look for a reputable agency that offers support to its students and instructors, provides updated and detailed educational materials, and gives them the best opportunities and value in the professional market. Here are the top 8 reasons why prospective freediving instructors should choose the Molchanovs Education System for their Instructor Course.
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Cyprus freediving stories: The first international competition of Natalia Molchanova

In four weeks, on September 20, 2021, in Limassol, Cyprus, the 27th AIDA World Championship will commence.
Thanks to your support and to the attention you gave to our reporting of the Belgrade Championship and Vertical Blue 2021, we are planning to report on every day of the AIDA World Championship. Additionally, for an even deeper immersion into the subject of freediving competitions, every week before the Championship, we will tell you a story that took place in Cyprus when the history of freediving had just begun.

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