AUTHOR=Feige Sasika , Peter Sophie , Weickmann Johannes , Michaelis Anna , Gebauer Roman Antonin , Weidenbach Michael , Dähnert Ingo , Münch David , Poschart Max , Wüstenfeld Jan , Paech Christian 

TITLE=Physiologic response to distance diving in healthy children and young adults

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

VOLUME=Volume 7 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sports-and-active-living/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1515674

DOI=10.3389/fspor.2025.1515674

ISSN=2624-9367

ABSTRACT=IntroductionDiving and fin swimming are well established sports, including competitive sports, but little is known about the short-term adaptation of physiological parameters in Children and Adults during submersed dynamic apnea near the individual maximum. The current study provides data on the physiological adaptation of Children and young Adults to dynamic apnea diving in real—life conditions.MethodsThis study provides data from 11 healthy elite fin swimmers (<30 years), including transcutaneous oxygen saturation and heart rate performing various diving protocols.ConclusionThe results suggest that apnea duration primarily affects oxygen saturation, while dive speed influences cardiovascular workload. Oxygen levels often decline post-dive, indicating a delayed oxygen debt requiring recovery. Future research should explore broader demographics, including recreational divers and medically restricted populations.