Breathing Techniques!

[spearerr]

hi guys, can someone tell me which is the best way to take breaths before diving??

[SPNOTTA]

There is lot of information on the internet. Apnea tables and all.

Personally I follow Marck Bardi suggestions...4-5 very long deep breaths, about 10 secs in...about 15 secs out. The first 3 or 4 inhales using diaphragm method (thus you inhale with the use of protruding out your tummy) and the last using both the diaphragm and rib cage.

I like this method because it reduces chances of black out and is relatively not  wasteful, energetically that is.

Reference:

Bardi M.,(2003) Manuale di Pesca in Apnea, Conti Tipocolor, Calenzano (Firenze)

[Buddhagrass]

I use similar technique too. I take 3 long deep breaths 1:3 ratio before the dive.

[baghira]

I need to read this book. I asked simong for it, hope he finds it.
Sounds really interesting.
Did anyone read the other book by pellizzari? so can you judge any differences in their metodology.

[SPNOTTA]

I need to read this book. I asked simong for it, hope he finds it.
Sounds really interesting.
Did anyone read the other book by pellizzari? so can you judge any differences in their metodology.

I can lend it to you if you want...i do not have the time to finish it off...but please return it!!!!

[Buddhagrass]

Do you guys kow if any books in english are around ?

[SPNOTTA]

If I recall well Umberto has copies in English...google search my friend...

[baghira]

do you have the umberto one or the marco bardi??
Marco bardi i need, since my good friend has the pellizzari one already.

[Buddhagrass]

Ah that's great. Tought they were all in Italian   ....... but thanks for refeering me to Google  

[SPNOTTA]

do you have the umberto one or the marco bardi??
Marco bardi i need, since my good friend has the pellizzari one already.

Manco bardi : Bardi M.,(2003) Manuale di Pesca in Apnea, Conti Tipocolor, Calenzano (Firenze)

[SPNOTTA]

Ah that's great. Tought they were all in Italian   ....... but thanks for refeering me to Google  

pulling your leg but anyways the book, if I recall well is:

"manual of freediving" by umberto pellizzari

[Buddhagrass]

Ah that's great. Tought they were all in Italian   ....... but thanks for refeering me to Google  

pulling your leg but anyways the book, if I recall well is:

"manual of freediving" by umberto pellizzari

Thanks buddy. I'll have a look for it.

[Buddhagrass]

I found it @ Amazon. Anyone who would be interested in buying this book here is the link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manual-Freediving-Underwater-Single-Breath/dp/1928649270/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240128002&sr=1-1 ...... I'm buying it right now  Thanks Spnotta for leading me to it

[SPNOTTA]

It was google not me

[KA]

I think u are referring to 'The manual for Freediving- Under water on a single breath' .. I still havent managed to finish it off but its definetily interesting.  Obviously I think its different from the Marco bardi one which I m assuming focuses primarily on spearfishing, the umberto one core focus is free diving.

However there are still relevant topic such breathing techiniques, compensation, fining styles, ducking, exercises etc which might be relevant for spearfishing. Umberto followed the steps of Jacques Mayol who both were strong believers of pranayama yoga and the art of breathing and the manual dedicates a chapter on how to breath, breathing exercises for relaxation and techniques to enhance the elasticity of the ribcage.

But to my knowledge there is no mention on the ratio