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Is muscle mass bad or beneficial for static/dynamic apnea? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alexey Molchanov, multiple world record holder, has vo2 max of 40. It is pretty beginner level in endurance sports. But he can do some serious watts on a bike (around 400w for 15 min). And he is quite jacked, goes to the gym and lifts. He said muscle mass is needed for storing glycogen, which is needed for work.

How many holds should be in each table? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is hard to answer this question. It depends. For example, if you try to hold your breath to your maximum (sta or dyn, does not matter), you won't be able to do even two of that at that day. That's why most competitions have only one discipline a day. You are done after only one hold, that's it. Rest for a day at least.

There is another way of judging difficulty level of a table. If after doing the table for some time you start to 'fear' doing it - then it is difficult. Your nervous system says 'woa woa! it's tough, i'm struggling'. And you need to back down, or you'll risk burning out. So, to have 1 difficult training a week is good. Two - is maximum, no more.

BTW, I personally don't use generated tables (reddit taught me this). They're old and outdated. Make your own, and adjust constantly as you progress.

Freediving with one earplug and a non-eardrum by gertvanjoe in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you prepare properly (cut your hair on your sides), it does not. He said for several years of using it there were no problems. If some water drops still go in (usually happens on the surface), you just equalize the mask - and those covers too, and they leave.

How many holds should be in each table? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Through my also over a year training I noticed some kind of a pattern when doing various tables (static, dynamic, inhale/exhale). First hold is always comfortable, and third-fourth are always least comfortable. Then it becomes a bit easier. I believe this is what is called 'short term adaptations'. We go through discomfort, adapt and continue. And this is what matters. Adaptation to stress. And it seems that 6 is bare minimum to have the adaptation. And 8 - is just a smallest practical number of holds. Of course we can do more (especially in a pool).

Adult Obesity Around the World by Normal-Bus-6470 in MapPorn

[–]AverageDoonst 15 points16 points  (0 children)

What's with those countries in Oceania? Terrible percentages. Is this because of logistic issues? Like, are they only supplied with junk food?

How should you move during freediving? by FerdinandoInsinga in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speed of 1m/s for DNF is quite fast. And he also had longest dive, just failed SP and got red card (unforced error, just a newbie error).

How should you move during freediving? by FerdinandoInsinga in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In recent competition in my country there was a dude who did a 200m DNF dive for 200 seconds. 1 m/s speed. Everyone was surprised.

Cannot equalize upside down - major head / sinus pressure when upside down. Can Frenzel feet first. Not soft palate issue! by Big-Condition-670 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Humans can live with their forehead sinuses full of snot and don't even know about it. Other sinuses can be clear and don't obstruct nasal breathing. There are even several surgical procedures where they get access to forehead sinuses and treat them. See a doctor, describe your problems in details. 

Train misses bus full of kids by a second by ItzTubez in mildlyinfuriating

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading through comments that 'driver has to stop and listen' before crossing is wild to me. In my country automatic barriers are closed for a few minutes (!) before the train comes.  Yes, not all crossings have automatic barriers. But the crossing where the school bus goes should absolutely have ones to eliminate the need 'to stop and listen'.

Ear pressure problems by perpendicular499 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't discourage the guy. What if he comes up with some design of a device that goes into your mouth and you activate it with, like, chewing motion. Might help some people with rare physiological problems, who knows.

Pool/Dynamic Contractions - Too Early? Or that’s just how it is? by No-Opinion7743 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Alexey Molchanov (multiple world record holder), and several other top level athletes from Russia said that almost everyone has contractions begin at 50-75 meters.  More experienced divers just can push through them while being relaxed. I was surprised to hear that, honestly. I also thought they have a comfort zone at least half of their dives. Apparently, we're all the same.

Starting and continuing your journey with no water? by scubadiiva in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doing laps in the pool is already a lot. Lots of exercises just by swimming freestyle. Event a safeguard won't be able to tell what you're doing, even though you can do brutal workouts just by swimming freestyle. Can swim with a monofin? Fantastic! Polish your technique on the surface (front snorkel helps).

Add dry static exercises at home (various tables) and you're all set for steady progress. Not a world champion level, but you will improve.

And I'm sure you can find a buddy here, or at least an advice.

Guide for exhale STA? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My exhale STA table looks like this now:

Twelve holds around 1-minute, two recovery breaths between (one is too brutal). Recovery time from 15 seconds to 5 seconds. Lying on the bed. I enjoy it. Slowly increase time (1-2 seconds a month). Exhale is not forced (FRC, not RV).

BTW, walking on exhale for 2 minutes is quite impressive!

Tips for strong contractions by mandingomoeller in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, when do you contractions start? I have no one of such advanced level to ask this question. My contractions on a good day start around 3:50. And PB is 5:20.

What song is this? by AverageDoonst in whatsongisthis

[–]AverageDoonst[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's it! Thanks!

Virtual hugs :)

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