How do freedivers hold their breath for so long AND dive so deep? It’s not a mystery. Here we’ll break down the truth about how freediving works, how dangerous it is, and how to hold your breath and dive deeper.

‘Why can’t I equalise’ is maybe the most popular question in all of freediving. I’m happy to say that you definitely, definitely are not alone. Equalisation can be an absolute bitch.

Over the last couple of years, lots of people have asked me what the benefits of freediving are, and why I do it. Isn’t it just sustained torture / snorkelling / a deathwish / falling asleep in water?