Freediving Instructor & Personal Trainer

Freediving coaching
in Belgium

Private sessions, certification courses, and breathwork coaching for beginners and advanced divers.
Train at Nemo 33, TODI, or in a private setting — with calm, structured guidance and zero macho nonsense.

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Certified PADI Instructor Molchanovs Assistant Instructor 100+ Students Trained Sessions at Nemo 33 & TODI
Limited weekly spots. Weekend sessions fill up first, because apparently everyone wants self-discovery on Saturday.
5+
Years Experience
100+
Students Trained
24h
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Pete — Freediving Instructor & Personal Trainer
About Pete

Where the Ocean
Meets the Gym Floor

Hi, I'm Pete — a certified freediving instructor and personal trainer with a passion for helping people discover what their bodies are truly capable of.

I believe the ocean is one of the greatest teachers. Freediving trains your mind as much as your body — patience, breath control, and calm under pressure are skills that translate directly into life on land. Combined with strength and conditioning, it's the most complete training you can experience.

Whether you've never dipped your head underwater or you're chasing personal records on the surface or below, I'm here to guide you safely and effectively.

PADI Instructor Molchanovs Assistant Instructor Personal Trainer Breathwork Coach First Aid & Rescue Diver
Freediving on the surface
Pete freediving with a manta ray
Pete with a student
Freediving

The Art of the Single Breath

Freediving is the ancient art of exploring the underwater world on a single breath — no tanks, no noise, just you, your breath, and the ocean.

Freedivers over a reef
214m
World record depth — No Limits discipline
What is it?

One Breath.
Infinite Depth.

Unlike scuba diving, freediving requires no heavy equipment. You dive on a single breath of air, using technique, relaxation, and body awareness to go deeper and stay longer — making it one of the most meditative and physically demanding sports in the world.

It draws on ancient traditions — from pearl divers in Japan to Hawaiian spearfishers — and today it's a growing competitive and recreational sport that anyone can learn.

The secret? It's 80% mental. Learning to relax, trust your body, and let go of the urge to breathe is what separates beginners from advanced freedivers — and it's a skill that changes how you handle stress in everyday life.

Disciplines

Ways to Freedive

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Static Apnea (STA)

Floating face-down, holding your breath as long as possible. The purest test of breath-hold and mental calm.

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Dynamic Apnea (DYN)

Swimming horizontal distance underwater in a pool — with or without fins. A great starting point for beginners.

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Constant Weight (CWT)

The most popular open water discipline — diving to depth vertically using fins, returning without changing ballast.

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Free Immersion (FIM)

Pulling yourself along a rope to depth and back without fins. Great for relaxation and equalization practice.

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Spearfishing

Traditional freediving combined with hunting — patience, stealth, and technique in the open ocean.

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Recreational Freediving

Exploring reefs, swimming with wildlife, and experiencing the underwater world without the noise of scuba gear.

Benefits

Why Freediving Changes You

Immediate

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Immediate Stress Reduction

Even your first breath-hold session activates the dive reflex — slowing your heart rate and dropping stress hormones within minutes.

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Deep Mental Calm

The stillness required underwater forces you into the present moment. Many people describe it as the first time their mind has gone truly quiet.

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Better Breathing Awareness

You immediately become more conscious of how you breathe — a simple shift that improves sleep, focus, and energy from day one.

Over Time

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Increased Focus & Mental Clarity

Regular breath-hold training sharpens concentration and builds mental resilience — skills that carry directly into work and daily life.

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Stronger Mind-Body Connection

You develop a deep, honest awareness of your body's signals — learning to trust yourself in challenging conditions, in and out of the water.

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Athletic Performance Edge

Breathwork and hypoxic training boost red blood cell count and VO₂ max — a real advantage in any sport you compete in.

In a world that constantly speeds up, freediving teaches you one thing: how to slow down.

Training Locations

Where We Train

World-class freediving, right here in Belgium — and beyond.

Nemo 33 pool, Brussels
Brussels

Nemo 33

One of the world's deepest indoor freediving pools — perfect for pool training, static apnea, and controlled depth progression.

TODI quarry lake, Beringen
Beringen

TODI

Belgium's unique quarry dive site — swim with golden freshwater fish, explore sunken wrecks, and discover the magic of open water right at home.

Pete's private pool
Private

Pete's Pool

Small groups and one-on-one sessions in a private, relaxed setting — ideal for breath-hold fundamentals and a first taste of freediving.

Pete freediving a shipwreck

"The ocean is not a place.
It's a feeling."

Train with Pete and find yours.

Services & Pricing

Train with Pete

Three simple paths: try it first, get certified, then sharpen your skills. Cleaner than pretending you need seventeen offers before touching water.

Step 1 — Try it first

🐠 Intro Session at TODI

Your first taste of freediving — no experience needed. Short theory on breathing & safety, relaxation techniques, first breath-holds, and swimming between fish at TODI. About 3 hours. Perfect as a gift or for the curious.

€145
Solo
€125
Duo /pp
€110
Trio /pp
€99
Group 4 /pp
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Already certified abroad?

🎓 Certification Support

Didn't finish your course abroad? Missing a pool session, an open water dive, or a theory requirement? I help you complete your certification and get fully signed off — without starting from scratch.

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Step 2 — Get certified

🎓 Full Certification Courses

Not everyone learns the same way — so you choose your pace.

From beginner to advanced levels. All tracks include theory, pool sessions, and open water dives — and lead to your official freediving certification.

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Fast Track

3 sessions · Efficient & structured

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  • Core theory & essential skills
  • Performance-based progression
  • Pool + open water dives
  • Certification included
  • Best for: goal-oriented & experienced swimmers
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Recommended
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Comfort Buffer

4 sessions · Learn properly, without stress

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  • Extra repetition & relaxation time
  • Better technique development
  • Pool + open water dives
  • Certification included
  • Best for: most beginners — this is the sweet spot
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Zero Stress Brevet

5 sessions · No pressure, maximum confidence

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  • Slow, deep progression
  • Strong focus on relaxation & mindset
  • Pool + open water dives
  • Certification included
  • Best for: nervous beginners & perfectionists
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Step 3 — Improve specific skills

Coaching, breathwork & private sessions

Once you've tried freediving or got your certification, this is where we clean up technique, equalization, confidence, and consistency — without wasting months guessing.

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Already trained but stuck?

📈 Coaching & Skill Development

Targeted sessions to break through your plateau. I help you:

  • ✓ Improve equalization
  • ✓ Build breath-hold confidence
  • ✓ Refine technique
  • ✓ Overcome mental blocks
3 sessions €375 / €330 duo
5 sessions €595 / €550 duo
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Level up specific skills

🫁 Breathwork Workshop

Focused sessions on breath-holding, relaxation & equalization techniques. ~2 hours. Learn how to train independently — not just follow instructions.

Solo / private €80–90
Small group (2–4p) €55–65 /pp
Group (5–8p) €45–50 /pp
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I come to you

Private Pool Coaching

Exclusive coaching at your pool. Your schedule, your space, zero travel stress. The most personal experience Pete offers.

Single session €170–185 solo
3-session pack €480 solo
5-session pack €750 solo
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Duo Experience

Something Different
For Two

Looking for something different than the usual dinner or drinks?
Spend two hours underwater together.

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Disconnect Together

Leave phones, work, and noise behind. Share a completely different kind of experience.

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Build Real Trust

Freediving requires calm and communication — it's a surprisingly powerful way to connect.

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Way More Memorable

Step outside your comfort zone — together. Way more memorable than another restaurant.

Because honestly… this beats another restaurant.

Book a Duo Session
Testimonials

What Students Are Saying

Real stories from people who took the plunge — literally.

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★★★★★

"I came in nervous, barely comfortable putting my face in the water. A few sessions later I finished my beginner certification and actually felt calm doing it. Pete keeps it safe, clear, and weirdly reassuring."

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Sara M.
Beginner student · Brussels
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"My equalization was a mess and I kept getting stuck. Pete broke it down without overcomplicating it, fixed the obvious mistakes, and within a few sessions I was finally progressing again."

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Jonas R.
Coaching client · Leuven
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★★★★★

"I booked a duo session expecting a fun date idea. It turned out to be one of the most memorable things we've done together. Calm, challenging, and very different from another dinner out."

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Anna K.
Duo session · Antwerp
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Ready to Start?

Whether you have a question, want to book a session, or need help choosing the right option — send me a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. Fastest route is WhatsApp, because nobody dreams of filling out forms.

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LocationNemo 33 · TODI Beringen · Private pool
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Emailfreedivewithpete@gmail.com
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WhatsApp+32 456 07 88 43
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@peak.with.pete Follow for freediving tips, training content & ocean adventures

Small groups only. Weekend and evening slots go first.

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