- Paperback: 362 pages
- Publisher: Idelson Gnocchi Pub; Rev Upd edition (Oct 30 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1928649270
- ISBN-13: 978-1928649274
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.8 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#86,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2 in Books > Outdoors & Nature > Outdoor Recreation > Scuba > Instructional
- #2 in Books > Sports > Water Sports > Scuba > Instructional
- #19 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Exercise & Fitness > Injury Prevention
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very usefull, it's like a personnal coach!,
By David (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Manual Of Freediving: Underwater On A Single Breath (Paperback)
I've been practicing Freediving a lot over the last 3 years. This book covers it all, from history to physiology. It is well explained, and almost every aspects of the sport is covered. I especialy felt in love with the yearly training program at the end of the book. It's bee 2 months now and I realy did improve my statics and dynamics. The book was writen by a profesionnal freediver, and a profesionnal sport educator, so you'll learn all you need to practice and improve yourself.The only reason why I don't give it a 5, it's because it's even too complete... there are sometimes way too many details, so it gets long and heavy to read. Anyhow, the first and perfect freediving bible for anyone.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Long-winded, sparse on science,
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This review is from: Manual Of Freediving: Underwater On A Single Breath (Paperback)
Although the book is thorough, it can be frustrating to read. The text is long-winded. The main points could often have been made in half the space. I also wonder about the scientific basis for some of the techniques recommended in the book. For example, there is a section on exercises to supposedly increase the elasticity of the ribcage. Can this be done? Is there any scientific evidence for these methods? Nowadays, there are experimental methods for verifying such claims. This is an issue of credibility, which is a problem throughout the book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative,
By CasualDiver (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Manual Of Freediving: Underwater On A Single Breath (Paperback)
Lots of info on freediving above and beyond simple training exercises. History, physiology, common errors, equipment selection, among others are all covered. Worth the money.
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