For most of us humans, the aquatic dance is the same. We dive into a pool or a lake or an ocean, perhaps hold our breath for a few seconds as we swim underwater, and then surface to blessed oxygen.

When it comes to training, many of us spend a fair amount of time devoted to designing the exercise routine itself (like how to get that extra pump on chest day), our form, gear, and recovery. One ...

The answer: It depends on the rules. As the Daily Mail explains, humans set breath-holding records in water because they "can hold their breath twice as long underwater as they can on land.” The ...

Did you know that the average human takes over 600 million breaths in their lifetime? As our key survival function, breathing is so necessary that it is primarily an involuntary act–it’s hardwired ...

"Think about the Mammalian Diving Reflex and what it does for you." Netflix released a 7-min featurette looking at "The Science of Freediving," considered one of the most dangerous sports on Earth. It ...

Follow freediver Danel Wentzel as she shares an intimate look at her daily routine, one that helps her to push the limits of human endurance. The mental and physical demands of freediving are intense ...

This review was originally part of our coverage for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. When it comes to extreme sports, I, as a person who prefers the comfort of her bed, often just have to ask, "Why?" ...