Let’s have some fun this month and turn up the heat - literally. I’m excited to announce our newest challenge inside the FreedivingX community… 🏆 The Apnea Squats Challenge 🏆 This one’s not just for bragging rights—it’s an AWESOME dry training drill to prepare your legs for constant weight diving and dynamic apnea in the pool. You’ll build CO₂ tolerance, leg endurance, and mental control, all in one powerful breath. And yes—there’s a prize for the winner with the most points by the end of the challenge. 💥 How It Works You’ll perform the Apnea Squat Protocol as shown in the attached video To enter, record your attempt and post your video in this group. 🧘‍♀️ The Steps 1️⃣ Sit down and start with a static apnea breath-hold on a chair (minimum 60 seconds). 2️⃣ After your static, stand up and do as many squats as you can—each must reach at least a 90° angle. 3️⃣ Your breathe-up = tidal breathing + 2 purge breaths + 1 full inhale. No more than that. 4️⃣ You can hold longer than 60 seconds if you want (pro tip: a 2–3 min static can seriously boost your score). ⚡ Scoring System Your points = 🫁 1 point per second of static breath-hold 💪 5 points per squat Example: • 90-second static + 15 squats = 90 + (15×5) = 165 points 🥇 Challenge Badges Earn your FreedivingX color badge by hitting these milestones: 💚 Green Badge – 200 points 💙 Blue Badge – 300 points ❤️ Red Badge – 400 points 💛 Gold Badge – 500 points Post your video + total points in the comments to enter! 💫 Tips If your static is strong, use it! A longer hold means more points. Just remember, no less than 60 seconds static to qualify. You must wear a nose clip for your attempt to count (this keeps it fair and consistent for everyone). Film your attempt clearly—your squats must be 90 degrees and visible. Let’s see who can stay calm under pressure, power through the leg burn, and walk away with the Gold Badge glory (and a mystery prize 👀). Who’s in? Drop a comment below if you’re joining the challenge!

Good news, crew - I’ve been a busy bee behind the scenes updating the community options, events and classroom page 🐝💨 🎯 Check out the Calendar and Classroom tabs for all the latest - there’s a ton of new opportunities to train, learn, and connect. Here’s the quick rundown: 🌬️ Breathe to Win (NEW!) Starts Jan 6 – meets 1x per week for 8 weeks Learn freediving-based breathing techniques to help athletes, freedivers, and tactical professionals perform under pressure, recover faster, build mental toughness and win more! 🌊 FreedivingX LIVE v2 Starts Jan 8 – meets 2x per week for 7 weeks We’re keeping the focus on dry freediving training, breath-holding, increasing lung capacity, CO2 tolerance, low O2 tolerance, etc — but with a fresh new format and 1-hour sessions. 🌀 FreedivingX LIVE v3 Starts Feb 28 – 2x per week Next evolution of FreedivingX LIVE training for those ready to keep building on their freediving and breath-hold foundations. This is also the prep course for the Dahab Trip! 🌴 FreedivingX Dahab Experience Trip Join an in-person freediving workshop in Dahab! Includes freediving courses, epic excursions, and the chance to become a Freediving Instructor. 👉 All details here — only 15 spots available! 💎 New FreedivingX Premium & VIP Tiers - Premium: $27/month – full access to live classes, recordings and group coaching calls - VIP: $350/month – next-level personal coaching and mentorship - only 5 spots (details here) - 👉 See membership options 📞 Group Coaching Calls Now added for Premium members – 2x per month to stay accountable, inspired, and progressing fast. Can’t make it live? No problem. You can send your questions in the day before, and I’ll answer them on the call — then you can watch the replay anytime to catch your answers and insights. 🎥 All online live classes are recorded, so if you can’t make it live — no stress! You can watch the replay anytime that fits your schedule.

Hey FreedivingX family - this is why I’ve been so quiet the last few days! I’ve been deep in creation mode, bringing something truly special to life... 💥 The FreedivingX Dahab Experience - Desert to Depths 💥A full-spectrum journey of training, adventure, and self-mastery in one of the most magical freediving locations on Earth. 👉 You can find out all the details here: https://www.reneeblundon.com/freedivingx-dahab-experience/ From six weeks of FreedivingX LIVE training online to five epic days diving in Dahab, you’ll discover your X - that untapped potential waiting beneath the surface. We’ll train at world-class sites like the Blue Hole and Ras Abu Galum, ride camels along the Red Sea, share desert dinners under the stars, and connect with a community of divers who live for this kind of challenge and freedom. ✨ Only 15 spots available. ✨ APRIL 2026 ✨ If you’ve ever dreamed of freediving the Red Sea, now’s your chance to do it the FreedivingX way. 👉 Check it out here: https://www.reneeblundon.com/freedivingx-dahab-experience/ Let’s make this the adventure of a lifetime - desert to depths and beyond. 💙

Super excited to share this with you all! Even though we’re only in Week 2 of the FreedivingX LIVE at-home freediving program, coaching both groups has been so fulfilling, it’s incredible watching everyone improve with with every breath-hold and every session. So… I’m adding the next round of FreedivingX LIVE to the calendar! 🎉 🗓️ FreedivingX LIVE v2: 8-9 Week Program - Start Date: November 29 - Schedule: 2 weekday sessions, 2 weekend sessions - You attend: Any 2 (or more) sessions per week that fit your schedule - Break: 2 weeks off over Christmas & New Year - Price: $350 total (about $20 per session!) The focus of this round? Getting freediving ready—BECAUSE… 🏝️ FREEDIVINGX GO DEEP WORKSHOP – DAHAB, EGYPT Dates: February 14–21 We’re taking all that freediving training and putting it into action in the Blue Hole of Dahab, one of the most iconic freediving spots in the world. You’ll train at home through FreedivingX LIVE v2, then meet in person to train freediving, explore and experience the full magic of going deep together. There’s even an overnight camel freediving trip planned for the rest days (yep, you read that right! 🐪🌊). Extra Updates: - I’ll be bringing in a guest coach for a few sessions - stay tuned, it’s going to be awesome to expand FreedivingX to have more coaches besides just me! - FX LIVE v1 participants can apply their $300 refund toward the new program (no need to pay the $50 difference, my gift). 📅 Check the Calendar tab for all the new sessions and the Dahab GO DEEP Workshop. And check out the pics attached, I lived in Dahab for 7 years, so you can't get a better tour guide lol 🌴 A few cool things about Dahab… 🌴 - We’ll stay around the Lighthouse area, where the hotels and Airbnbs are super comfortable, affordable, and close to everything you need. - For the 2-day Camel Freediving Trip, we’ll ride camels out to Ras Abu Galuum and stay in thatched-roof huts—just like the local Bedouins do. It’s simple living at its best… a million-star hotel under one of the most incredible night skies you’ll ever see. ✨

Hey everyone, I’ve got something new (and pretty exciting) to share! Starting this week, I’m opening up drop-in spots for our FreedivingX LIVE training sessions! 🙌 You can sign-up and join a session or two or three here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252915676969175 If you’ve been curious about the LIVE training program, or just want to join a session here and there, you can now “drop in” for $25 per session. Each drop-in gives you access to one full live training with the group — you’ll get to do dry freediving training alongside other freedivers, learn from their questions, ask questions and experience the FreedivingX methodology coaching style firsthand. Here’s how it works: - 💻 Join any single LIVE session (limited to 2 drop-ins per session so everyone still gets focused attention) - 💰 Rate: $25 per session - 🧠 Includes: Full participation in that day’s training - 🚫 Doesn’t include: Coaching (outside of the session), homework feedback or replays - 🌊 Bonus: If you sign-up for 3 sessions, you can get a discount. 3 sessions for $60 This is a fun, low-commitment way to train with us, meet other freedivers, and see how powerful this kind of live coaching can be. Check-out the dates we are meeting on the Calendar tab! If you want to grab a drop-in spot, sign-up with this pretty form here https://pci.jotform.com/form/252915676969175 See you underwater (or at least on Skool LIVE).— Renee 🐋