I have always liked to push the boundaries of human / personal performance in everything that I have done. Freediving is a mental exercise in relaxation combined with intense physical preparation.
Freediving (when done well / correctly) is extremely relaxing & meditative - or at least for the first 2/3rds of a maximum breath hold. It forces you to clear the mind of all extraneous thoughts and activity - which is something that most of us would benefit from in today's ever-connected, always-on and information overload society.
One of the coolest sensations in freediving is when you are perfectly weighted so as to be neutrally buoyant and having an almost endless glide without sinking, nor floating to the surface. All energy is spent propelling you forwards.
Freediving also forces me to do the things that I know I should, but otherwise wouldn't:
- Stretching
- Eat my vegetables
- Get rest
- Limit alcohol
- Consume antioxidants
- Eliminate stress
- Be active several times per week
- Take a "balanced" approach to training, due to cyclical training for competitions
Tell me about what, when, how much, antioxidants should be used.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
John Campbell mjeffery99@hotmail.com
I try to consume antioxidants immediately following a serious breath hold or training session.
DeleteVitamin C is the easiest / cheapest and most plentiful - I consume up to 2500mg a day when training hard.
I also make it a point of eating fresh fruits and veggies high in them afterwards as part of a recovery meal.
If you are feeling particularly happy with your training session - have some Pinot Noir - it has the highest amount of antioxidants of any wine! :D