{"id":5879,"date":"2025-03-21T11:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T10:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/megasportcentre.com\/sin-categorizar\/july-melo-campeona-de-baleares-en-apnea-estatica\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T13:39:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:39:51","slug":"july-melo-balearic-champion-in-static-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/megasportcentre.com\/en\/blog-en\/july-melo-balearic-champion-in-static-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"JULY MELO, BALEARIC CHAMPION IN STATIC APNEA"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][nectar_video_player_self_hosted video_mp4=&#8221;https:\/\/megasportcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ms-Entrevista-Julymelo-220-low.mp4&#8243; el_width=&#8221;50&#8243; el_aspect=&#8221;916&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; player_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; advanced_gradient_display_type=&#8221;linear&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742554390739{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My name is July, and I am a freediving athlete. Currently, I am the Balearic champion in static apnea and have been training at Megasport for about two years. I am very happy with everything this gym offers and the opportunities it provides to improve my performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How did you discover apnea and what motivated you to start?<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"> I discovered apnea as a child. I&#8217;ve always loved the sea and water. Initially, I didn\u2019t live near the sea, but I did live near rivers in Colombia, where I would swim with my family. I loved competing with my cousins to see who could hold their breath the longest, and I was always good at it. So, that idea stayed in my mind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Later, I began my professional career, studying Sports Science and Physical Education, and it was there that I got into adventure sports. During that process, I discovered diving and freediving. I took several courses to get certifications and earned my level one apnea certification. That was when I began exploring the sea and its depths in Colombia, and I loved it.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> Seven years ago, I moved to Spain. Due to various circumstances, I never had the chance to train in a pool, but when I changed jobs and reorganized my life, I finally began training more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What kind of physical and mental preparation is required for freediving?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"> In terms of physical preparation, the main factor is lung capacity. The greater our lung capacity, the longer we can hold our breath. According to various studies, some people have very high levels of this capacity, and the goal is to develop it gradually, along with endurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In terms of physical preparation, apnea doesn\u2019t require a lot of muscle mass, as too much muscle can be counterproductive in the water, increasing energy expenditure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, the mental aspect is one of the most important. In apnea, there\u2019s a constant challenge against your own mind. You can hold your breath a little longer, but your mind tells you, \u201cYou can\u2019t, come up, you\u2019re going to drown.\u201d That\u2019s why mental training is key in this sport.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What has been your biggest achievement in apnea so far?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in the Spanish Championship, representing the Balearic Islands with the Balearic team. I competed in dynamic apnea, a type of apnea that\u2019s performed with bi-fins. In that competition, my biggest achievement, my PB (Personal Best), was 114 meters in dynamic apnea.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">More recently, on February 22, I participated in an inter-club competition here in the Balearic Islands, where I set my personal best in static apnea, which involves holding your breath underwater without moving. In that event, I achieved a time of 5 minutes and 8 seconds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What does training at Megasport mean to you, and how has it influenced your apnea practice?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"> I used to go to another gym, but I always felt like something was missing. They had one thing, but not the other. When I came to Megasport, it was like, &#8220;Wow, I have everything here!&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> I always say it\u2019s the best gym for my sport and for what I do. As I mentioned, I studied Sports Science, and I don\u2019t just practice freediving, I also do mountain biking, running, functional training, and Hyrox&#8230;<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> All of this helps reinforce my breathing. Additionally, I use a nose clip in both my strength training and apnea sessions, focusing on holding my breath to work in hypoxia, that is, with a lack of oxygen at a muscular level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Megasport provides me with all of these possibilities. Although I don\u2019t use the pool to train apnea, the spa helps with relaxation. Spending some time in the water and feeling it on my face activates the mammalian reflex we all have, which also benefits me a lot.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> That\u2019s why I love being at Megasport and training here.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are your next goals?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"> My upcoming goals are on March 28th and 29th, which is the Balearic Championship, to secure a spot in the Spanish Championship. That\u2019s my main goal right now: to reach the championship and win a medal at the Balearic Championship. After that, I\u2019d also like to participate in the Spanish Championship, although there\u2019s a high level of competition at the national level. But we\u2019re always learning and evolving.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5875&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium_large&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;60px&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;85&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;15&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg&#8221;][nectar_video_player_self_hosted video_mp4=&#8221;https:\/\/megasportcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ms-Entrevista-Julymelo-220-low.mp4&#8243; el_aspect=&#8221;916&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; player_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; advanced_gradient_display_type=&#8221;linear&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742554634813{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">My name is July, and I am a freediving athlete. Currently, I am the Balearic champion in static apnea and have been training at Megasport for about two years. I am very happy with everything this gym offers and the opportunities it provides to improve my performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How did you discover apnea and what motivated you to start?<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> I discovered apnea as a child. I&#8217;ve always loved the sea and water. Initially, I didn\u2019t live near the sea, but I did live near rivers in Colombia, where I would swim with my family. I loved competing with my cousins to see who could hold their breath the longest, and I was always good at it. So, that idea stayed in my mind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Later, I began my professional career, studying Sports Science and Physical Education, and it was there that I got into adventure sports. During that process, I discovered diving and freediving. I took several courses to get certifications and earned my level one apnea certification. That was when I began exploring the sea and its depths in Colombia, and I loved it.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> Seven years ago, I moved to Spain. Due to various circumstances, I never had the chance to train in a pool, but when I changed jobs and reorganized my life, I finally began training more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What kind of physical and mental preparation is required for freediving?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> In terms of physical preparation, the main factor is lung capacity. The greater our lung capacity, the longer we can hold our breath. According to various studies, some people have very high levels of this capacity, and the goal is to develop it gradually, along with endurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In terms of physical preparation, apnea doesn\u2019t require a lot of muscle mass, as too much muscle can be counterproductive in the water, increasing energy expenditure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, the mental aspect is one of the most important. In apnea, there\u2019s a constant challenge against your own mind. You can hold your breath a little longer, but your mind tells you, \u201cYou can\u2019t, come up, you\u2019re going to drown.\u201d That\u2019s why mental training is key in this sport.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What has been your biggest achievement in apnea so far?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in the Spanish Championship, representing the Balearic Islands with the Balearic team. I competed in dynamic apnea, a type of apnea that\u2019s performed with bi-fins. In that competition, my biggest achievement, my PB (Personal Best), was 114 meters in dynamic apnea.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">More recently, on February 22, I participated in an inter-club competition here in the Balearic Islands, where I set my personal best in static apnea, which involves holding your breath underwater without moving. In that event, I achieved a time of 5 minutes and 8 seconds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What does training at Megasport mean to you, and how has it influenced your apnea practice?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> I used to go to another gym, but I always felt like something was missing. They had one thing, but not the other. When I came to Megasport, it was like, &#8220;Wow, I have everything here!&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> I always say it\u2019s the best gym for my sport and for what I do. As I mentioned, I studied Sports Science, and I don\u2019t just practice freediving, I also do mountain biking, running, functional training, and Hyrox&#8230;<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> All of this helps reinforce my breathing. Additionally, I use a nose clip in both my strength training and apnea sessions, focusing on holding my breath to work in hypoxia, that is, with a lack of oxygen at a muscular level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Megasport provides me with all of these possibilities. Although I don\u2019t use the pool to train apnea, the spa helps with relaxation. Spending some time in the water and feeling it on my face activates the mammalian reflex we all have, which also benefits me a lot.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"> That\u2019s why I love being at Megasport and training here.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are your next goals?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> My upcoming goals are on March 28th and 29th, which is the Balearic Championship, to secure a spot in the Spanish Championship. That\u2019s my main goal right now: to reach the championship and win a medal at the Balearic Championship. 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