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Teaching Thais deadlift technique strengthening the muscles of the lower back, shoulders, arms, back, legs and improving coordination 💪😎💃✨
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Blue Hole sesh today was crazy windy, wavy and a little crazy but Thias did AWESOME!!
We worked loads on technique and equalization, and she's diving a bit deeper everyday so proud of her 😊🌊💙✨💃
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Ras Abu Galum Freediving trip with the Bordeaux group.
Thais, the Brazilian mermaid I'm currently coaching, looks like she is crying underwater...
But in actuality this is air coming out of the eyes every time she equalizes. Pretty neat what the human body does underwater :)
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LEVEL 1 BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE FREEDIVING COURSE
IN DAHAB, EGYPT
June 9, 10 & 11, 2019
This open water beginner / intermediate freediving course is designed to prepare a freediver to train in the dynamic open ocean conditions. It is aimed at providing the freediver with the fundamental skills that will enable him / her to freedive safely and effectively. This is a comprehensive course where freedivers are taught in the classroom, confined water and open water.
After completing the course you will be able to plan and execute safe freedives in the sea as one half of a responsible and competent buddy team. This course is the most important first steps in getting a solid foundation for open-water freediving.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Learn the fundamentals about apnea; the physiology, physics and techniques
- Learn how to equalize in the proper way
- Have a clear understanding of the dangers associated with freediving (blackout & loss of motor control) how to avoid these dangers and how to assist & rescue your buddy if an accident occurs
- Complete set of proper freediving skills that will allow you to execute open water freedives safely and effectively
- Learn about the different freediving equipment, how to maintain it and use it effectively
Practical application: A considerable amount of time is spent poolside, beach, stretching, breathing, briefings, diving etc.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- Anyone who wants to learn how to freedive!!
- Self taught freedivers who want to learn the proper freediving techniques (duck-dive, finning, breathe-up), safety skills and understand better what they are doing
- Spearfishermen who want to improve their finning technique, hydrodynamics, depth and breath-hold time
- Pool freedivers who want to learn how to freedive safely, comfortably and efficiently in the sea, also how to perform rescue skills
- Anyone who is curious about freediving and wants to learn more about it and try it out
INSTRUCTOR:
Course will be taught by Renee Blundon, USA CMAS national record holder in free-immersion (see website & more info at www.reneeblundon.com and www.freediving.life)
LANGUAGE:
English. (Most of the course is piratical so perfect English is not required)
SCHEDULE AND DURATION:
DAY 1
PREPARING FOR APNEA, BREATHING & RELAXATION
- Introduction & Paperwork
- Lecture: Freediving Disciplines & Equipment
- Lecture / Practical: Breathing and Relaxation for freediving
- Confined Water Session - Static Apnea & Relaxation
- Theory / Practical: Physics & Equalization. How to equalize in the proper way
DAY 2
FREEDIVING & TECHNIQUES
- Stretching for Freediving
- Open-water Session 1 - Free-Immersion (& some Constant Weight Freediving)
- Theory: Physiology & Dangers of Hyperventilation
- Confined Water Session - Dynamic Apnea & Finning Technique
- Theory: Freediving Techniques
DAY 3
FREEDIVING PRACTICE & RESCUE TRAINING
- Stretching / Relaxation for Freediving
- Open-water Session 2 - Freediving Practice (FIM & CWT)
- Theory: Safety in Freediving
- Open-water Session 3 - Freediving & Rescue Practice
- AIDA 2* Test
Schedule is subject to change.
ADDRESS & LOCATION:
Fresh Fish Restaurant
Lighthouse, Dahab
Egypt
PRICING:
220 euros
Pricing includes AIDA 2* certification upon completion, equipment rental, electronic PDF manual and swimming pool rental (if needed).
Also included!! Photos and videos of your dives
A 100 euro deposit paid before the start date secures your position in the course. The balance is payable on the first day of the course.
EQUIPMENT:
Equipment rental is included.
PREREQUISITES:
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Must be able to swim
- Have complete the medical forms
- Have completed and signed the liability release forms
MEDICAL
While I recommend that you have a full diving medical examination, which is good practice, it is not essential to participate in the course. You will, however, be required to fill in a medical questionnaire on the first day of the course.
Level 1 Freediving Course
IN DAHAB, EGYPT
June 9, 10 & 11, 2019
This open water beginner / intermediate freediving course is designed to prepare a freediver to train in the dynamic open ocean conditions. It is aimed at providing the freediver with the fundamental skills that will enable him / her to freedive safely and effectively. This is a comprehensive course where freedivers are taught in the classroom, confined water and open water.
After completing the course you will be able to plan and execute safe freedives in the sea as one half of a responsible and competent buddy team. This course is the most important first steps in getting a solid foundation for open-water freediving.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Learn the fundamentals about apnea; the physiology, physics and techniques
- Learn how to equalize in the proper way
- Have a clear understanding of the dangers associated with freediving (blackout & loss of motor control) how to avoid these dangers and how to assist & rescue your buddy if an accident occurs
- Complete set of proper freediving skills that will allow you to execute open water freedives safely and effectively
- Learn about the different freediving equipment, how to maintain it and use it effectively
Practical application: A considerable amount of time is spent poolside, beach, stretching, breathing, briefings, diving etc.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- Anyone who wants to learn how to freedive!!
- Self taught freedivers who want to learn the proper freediving techniques (duck-dive, finning, breathe-up), safety skills and understand better what they are doing
- Spearfishermen who want to improve their finning technique, hydrodynamics, depth and breath-hold time
- Pool freedivers who want to learn how to freedive safely, comfortably and efficiently in the sea, also how to perform rescue skills
- Anyone who is curious about freediving and wants to learn more about it and try it out
INSTRUCTOR:
Course will be taught by Renee Blundon, USA CMAS national record holder in free-immersion (see website & more info at www.reneeblundon.com and www.freediving.life)
LANGUAGE:
English. (Most of the course is piratical so perfect English is not required)
SCHEDULE AND DURATION:
DAY 1
PREPARING FOR APNEA, BREATHING & RELAXATION
- Introduction & Paperwork
- Lecture: Freediving Disciplines & Equipment
- Lecture / Practical: Breathing and Relaxation for freediving
- Confined Water Session - Static Apnea & Relaxation
- Theory / Practical: Physics & Equalization. How to equalize in the proper way
DAY 2
FREEDIVING & TECHNIQUES
- Stretching for Freediving
- Open-water Session 1 - Free-Immersion (& some Constant Weight Freediving)
- Theory: Physiology & Dangers of Hyperventilation
- Confined Water Session - Dynamic Apnea & Finning Technique
- Theory: Freediving Techniques
DAY 3
FREEDIVING PRACTICE & RESCUE TRAINING
- Stretching / Relaxation for Freediving
- Open-water Session 2 - Freediving Practice (FIM & CWT)
- Theory: Safety in Freediving
- Open-water Session 3 - Freediving & Rescue Practice
- AIDA 2* Test
Schedule is subject to change.
ADDRESS & LOCATION:
Fresh Fish Restaurant
Lighthouse, Dahab
Egypt
PRICING:
220 euros
Pricing includes AIDA 2* certification upon completion, equipment rental, electronic PDF manual and swimming pool rental (if needed).
Also included!! Photos and videos of your dives
A 100 euro deposit paid before the start date secures your position in the course. The balance is payable on the first day of the course.
EQUIPMENT:
Equipment rental is included.
PREREQUISITES:
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Must be able to swim
- Have complete the medical forms
- Have completed and signed the liability release forms
MEDICAL
While I recommend that you have a full diving medical examination, which is good practice, it is not essential to participate in the course. You will, however, be required to fill in a medical questionnaire on the first day of the course.
Recreational freediving at El Bells to Blue Hole with the Bordeaux, France group
Day two with the Bordeaux group! 😊 Double freediving sesh at Blue Hole, line diving and El Bells, lots of awesome uw pics to come 💕🌟
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Beautiful day double dive sesh at Lighthouse with this awesome group from Bordeaux, France! 😊 Some adaptation to depth dives, working on technique and a bit of fun afternoon line diving at the elephant!
Received these kind words today, a review from Josh from Canada who was in Dahab about a week ago for his level one freediving course and Freediving Coaching / Training.
"I came to Dahab looking for a laid back rest from traveling, I was met with a huge freediving family community. I decided to try freediving to see if I could improve my air consumption on open circuit scuba, what I learned was much more.
I was referred to Renee by several people in Dahab we met for coffee, and I could instantly see how much passion she had for the sport. Renee is extremely dedicated, and literally lives to dive.
Over four days of training and coaching I learned the different disciplines of freediving, how to practice breath hold techniques, how to stretch and get in the proper frame of mind to dive, physiology behind breathe hold and so much more than any text and article could offer.
What I enjoyed most was how professional the coaching was delivered in such a laid back relaxed comfortable space. Whether you want to Improve technique, gain depth, overcome your fears, Renee will safely provide and environment where you can challenge your self and grow as a person and a diver."
Thank you, Josh! Hope to see you again soon in Dahab :)
Some of my fav action shots of Josh during his freediving training sesh in the Blue Hole :)
Find out more about the F.L Freediving Coaching & Training program here: www.freediving.life/freediving-coaching/
Still some spaces left in May, July & October :)
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On way to Blue Hole with Oliver last day of his F.L Freediving Coaching / Training program 😊
A productive week with Oliver doing PB’s in FIM & CWT we worked a lot on technique and freefall, also completing DNF requirements to pass his pararescue training AND a second level freediving course AND some epic gym & Vinyasa yoga workouts ALL IN A WEEK! 😳😎
Way to go Oliver, hope to see you again soon 💪✨
Fun day coaching these two lads!! Josh's last day and Oliver's first day was awesome full day starting with Sodarshan & Zazen meditation, diaphragmatic stretching, chest stretching with and without the back rack, then some excellent full-body stretches specifically for freediving (spinal twists, posterior chain stretches, etc), then a nice long freediving session at the Blue Hole working on relaxation (before and during the dive), recovery breathing, free-immersion technique, duckdives & constant weight technique then chilled out taxi ride back home :D
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Confined water sesh at Lighthouse today with Josh to work on his level one freediving course requirements! A 2:06 static breath-hold and 40 meter dynamic and still lots of gas in the tank, he’s def off to a good start 😊💪🌟
Photos by Raphael Freediver
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Just put the finishing touches on my F.L Freediving Coaching and Training System!
Check it out at: www.freediving.life/freediving-coaching/ and let me know what you think! :)
I'll be adding more to this program as I go (i.e. a nutrition element, HRV, fitness, etc still experimenting with these) and as I continue developing my skills and knowledge for freediving deep with ease ;)
In the meanwhile I'm excited to share the lifestyle and freediving training elements that have worked well for me and hopefully will help guide you and save you time and energy (and also to avoid injury / illness) while you're training in Dahab <3
Was great coaching Adrien and applying the methods from F.L Freediving Coaching & Training System. After fine-tuning his freefall position and free-immersion technique, landing new PB’s in the process, he was ready to start learning and applying mouthfill equalization, a fast learner dropping down to -28 meters in his first ever mouthfill in-water sesh! Way to go Adrien 👏 For sure you def got a lot more in you 💪
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