In this episode we discuss:

George discovers freediving through a magazine article.
George was a competitive swimmer and fin-swimmer in his younger years.
First course with Stavros Kastrinakis.
He lives in Cyprus and works as a personal trainer and baby’s swimming instructor!
We discuss a typical week of training for George.
The negative effects of intense apnea training on the nervous system.
What it takes to swim 300m in DYN.
About George Georgas and his role in coaching George to the world record.
A failed world record attempt in August 2017 and what he learned from it.
Is it possible at George’s level to effectively train STA and DYN at the same time?
How to best train static and CO2 tolerance.
Benefits of well-structured mobility and resistance training.
Nutrition and dietary routines for freediving.
A question from Kurt Chambers about hematocrit.
The difficulties of finding partners and conditions to train in Cyprus.
George’s favourite depth discipline is CWT.
What really is adaptation to depth?
Is George a spiritual diver?
His morning ritual.
His online and remote coaching services.
George’s plans for the future.
George’s recommended author is Anthony Robbins and he recommends the book Gorilla Mindset by Mike Cernovich

George’s Links:

Website

Facebook Official Page

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