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Freediving

Freediving

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Freediving develops breath-hold capacity and mind-body harmony to a very advanced level. It requires strict safety protocols and must never be done alone. Meditation and breathing techniques are a core part of training.

Benefits
  • Breath capacity
  • Mind-body harmony
  • Concentration
  • Calmness
  • Maximum comfort in the water
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

DiaphragmBackCore

Supporting Muscles

LegsShoulders

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
High
Strength
Low
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
14

Up to age 14

Breath-hold exercises in the pool, swimming

16

Up to age 16

Basic freediving course, shallow dives

18

Up to age 18

Depth dives, competition category

A Family Sports Background Helps
Swimming: Quickly builds comfort in the water

Starting age

Ages 12+ (ideal: 14)

Competition age

Ages 16+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 5–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 5,000

Equipment
Wetsuit₺2,000–6,000
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Long Fins₺1,000–4,000
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Mask₺300–1,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

CMAS / Türkiye Sualtı Sporları Federasyonu

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Never done alone; always with a buddy.

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One of the safest and most well-rounded sports: it uses every muscle in the body without putting strain on the joints.

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Kids Yoga / Pilates

Builds breath control, balance and flexibility through play; a core complementary discipline for every sport.

Ages 3+1–2 hours
Individual Sports

Freediving Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Freediving?

A video explaining what freediving is and the training it requires

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Freediving for Beginners

Practical tips for freediving beginners

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