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DNF Puzzles | Arm Strokes

DNF Puzzles | Arm Strokes

Mastering Dynamic No-Fins is about balancing power and relaxation. Arm strokes drive propulsion, with phases like the catch, glide, and reset. Practice with video analysis, isolated drills, and core focus. Refine often—small tweaks matter!

16-Weeks Journey Recap: Training Data Visualized and Analysed 📊📈

16-Weeks Journey Recap: Training Data Visualized and Analysed 📊📈

Tracking and visualising my freediving data has been essential for gaining real insights into my progress and ensuring I stay on the right path. By analysing key metrics such as distance, apnea time, and success rates, I’ve gained clarity on areas to improve. Here’s a look at how it went.

Week 17 | Summary 🟥+✌️

Week 17 | Summary 🟥+✌️

This week taught me valuable lessons in both training and mindset. After a challenging competition attempt, I realised the importance of rest and quality sleep before pushing for max dives. Focused on refining my technique, I discovered a smoother arm-leg rhythm and gained fresh motivation.

Pool trainings approach poll

Pool trainings approach poll

Reflecting on my self-guided approach to reaching 150m DNF, I explored how others train through a poll. This poll will help to understand why do some work with a coach while others prefer self-training? What’s the ideal approach at different performance levels?

DNF Puzzles | Mastering efficient glide

DNF Puzzles | Mastering efficient glide

A smooth DNF glide is key to freediving efficiency: fewer strokes, more relaxation, and lower oxygen use. I break down glide phases—turns, kicks, strokes—and share tips to improve: body position, flexibility, and hydrodynamics.

Week 16 | Summary 🟥 + 0️⃣6️⃣:0️⃣0️⃣ STA ✌️🎉

Week 16 | Summary 🟥 + 0️⃣6️⃣:0️⃣0️⃣ STA ✌️🎉

This week in freediving: Reached a PB of 6:00 STA 🎉, improved DNF efficiency (1.5 moves/25m), and learned a vital lesson after a failed 123m dive. Key takeaway? Relaxation is key, and it’s better to surface early than push through a flawed dive.

Week 15 | Summary 1️⃣1️⃣7️⃣m DNF✌️🎉

Week 15 | Summary 1️⃣1️⃣7️⃣m DNF✌️🎉

This week, I embraced calm and mindfulness in freediving, focusing on joy over performance. A slower pace, conscious actions, and intentional routines led to a surprising PB of 117m. The key? Relaxation, presence, and trust in the process. Sometimes, slowing down accelerates growth.

DNF Puzzles | Mental training

DNF Puzzles | Mental training

After two years of refining my DNF freediving technique, I understood the critical role of mental training. Shifting my focus from rigid goals to mindful relaxation transformed my dives, enhancing both performance and enjoyment. Explore my journey and practical strategies here!

Week 14 | Summary 1️⃣1️⃣4️⃣m DNF✌️🎉

Week 14 | Summary 1️⃣1️⃣4️⃣m DNF✌️🎉

This week’s freediving training taught me the power of relaxation and mindset. By improving sleep, nutrition, and rest intervals, I hit 114m DNF and extended dive times. Slowing down and focusing on the moment made a huge difference. Excited to keep experimenting!

What’s Coming Next on the Blog

What’s Coming Next on the Blog

Coming soon: insights into DNF techniques like perfect glide, efficient arm strokes, wall turns, low oxygen tolerance, cross-training, and stretching tips—plus lessons learned and personal milestones. Stay tuned for authentic freediving insights!

Week 13 | Summary ✌️

Week 13 | Summary ✌️

This week, I made strides in technique and nutrition. A Fixed Top Time session with legs-only dynamics highlighted the progress in my leg kick strength. Beetroot juice didn’t show immediate effects but improved my submaximal test. I’m excited to refine my diet for better endurance.

Week 12 | Summary 🟥

Week 12 | Summary 🟥

This week reminded me that freediving progression is more than just mastering leg kicks. It’s about balance—relaxation, timing, arm strokes, and synchronization.