The Neuroscience of Dopamine and Freedive Training
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by Luca Malaguti
1y ago
“There’s only one biological currency, and it’s dopamine.” – Dr. Andrew Huberman In this article I’ll describe: Dopamine and how it rewards pattern-seeking behaviour Dopamine is associated with sympathetic nervous system (SNS), but plays a role in motivation and reward-systems … The post The Neuroscience of Dopamine and Freedive Training appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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Breathe through your nose! The science of breathing & nasal nitric oxide
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by Luca Malaguti
1y ago
This article is about the importance of nasal breathing and the production of nasal nitric oxide in the nasal cavity. We’ll explore some ideas and questions around the benefits of nasal nitric oxide and whether we leave those benefits behind … The post Breathe through your nose! The science of breathing & nasal nitric oxide appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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Don’t (always) eat that PB cake & how casino’s make money from you
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by Luca Malaguti
1y ago
Lessons from Dr. Andrew Huberman that we can use in freedive training In this article I will summarize (some) of the epic work of by Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist from Stanford, and how it applies to your freediving.… The post Don’t (always) eat that PB cake & how casino’s make money from you appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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Fluidity, not resistance: A talk with Gus Kreivenas in Dahab
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by Luca Malaguti
2y ago
I sat down with Gus Kreivenas one beautiful evening overlooking the Lighthouse in Dahab. We discussed many things, but flow-state, reductionism and “letting go” are the advice he, and I, wish to dispense in this article. I hope … The post Fluidity, not resistance: A talk with Gus Kreivenas in Dahab appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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Stoic Philosophy for Deep Freediving
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by Luca Malaguti
2y ago
Stoic Philosophy for Deep Freediving is a reflection of how we can use Greek and Roman Stoic principles to train the mind for athletic performances. In freediving you take only one breath, so focus and awareness of your mind … The post Stoic Philosophy for Deep Freediving appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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Ice & Ice: Climbing and Freediving on Frozen Giants
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by Luca Malaguti
2y ago
and…How to not die while freediving and ice climbing icebergs  This article is my personal narrative about ice climbing and freediving icebergs in Iceland. Two weeks, crew of four and five adventure-sports to document. I also give you five … The post Ice & Ice: Climbing and Freediving on Frozen Giants appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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The importance of the body’s chemoreceptors in freediving
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by Luca Malaguti
2y ago
A few years ago I researched the body’s chemoreceptors and their role in breath-hold diving. This edited post will re-discuss this topic, and any new research that may have been published lately. In this article I will discuss the following … The post The importance of the body’s chemoreceptors in freediving appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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Travel Review: Freediving and Rock Climbing Dahab
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by Luca Malaguti
2y ago
Highlights In this article I’ll describe my experience freediving the Blue Hole and discovering rock climbing in Dahab’s desert canyons. I’ll give you a few local tips on good spots to freedive and rock climb. In this article … The post Travel Review: Freediving and Rock Climbing Dahab appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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What an LMC (loss of motor control) really feels like after a freedive
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by Luca Malaguti
2y ago
On November 22, 2021, I was an inch away from blackout, after a Canadian bi-fin record attempt dive to 84 m (275 ft) depth. In this article I want to share with you my surface recovery. I will also dispense … The post What an LMC (loss of motor control) really feels like after a freedive appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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Freedive Training in the Green Zone with Samo Jeranko
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by Luca Malaguti
2y ago
In this article we’ll discuss: What is a healthy approach to depth training and how to avoid pressure-related injuries? Can we learn from elite endurance athletes that have been subject to extensive research in exercise physiology? Why is … The post Freedive Training in the Green Zone with Samo Jeranko appeared first on Freedive Wire ..read more
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