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Interview with FII Founder Martin Stepanek on COVID-19 and Freediving

As we adapt to a new way of life, working from home and not being able to workout at the gym or other sports facilities, what advice can you give freedivers and spearfishermen on how to stay fit during lockdown? What should we be focusing on?

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Cardio and Freediving

Perhaps you’d like to get back in shape, maybe lose few pounds, balance your cholesterol, and get your metabolism revved up again. Cardio exercises are usually on the top of recommendations for exactly these resolutions, but there also has been a never-ending debate about whether cardiovascular exercise training is beneficial or nearly, if not fully, counterproductive to freediving performance. Both sides have very valid...

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Freediving and Supplements

When it comes to gains in performance or just maintaining a certain level of freediving ability, nothing beats properly structured and targeted training, a balanced diet, and a healthy amount of sleep. There are, however, moments when your body needs a bit more to perform at its best, or you might be looking for an edge to get more out of your training. That is when ergogenic supplements can help your freediving performance.

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