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NO FINS, NO WORRIES

YES! I WANT SMOOTH & POWERFUL NO FINS
 

Dive deep into the DNF (Dynamic No Fins) training—learn to maintain a training diary, set meaningful goals, improve your technique, and receive guidance from me

no matter where you are in the world!

ASK YOURSELF:
  • Do you need more than 30sec or 4 DNF strokes to cover 25m?
  • You love no fins but are you still struggling to fully enjoy your dives?
  • Is your training getting dull and repetitive?
  • Do you lack a plan, direction, and motivation?
  • Does your CNF - Constant Weight No Fins - take a lot of effort?
  • Do you feel like you need to "push through" to perform? It doesn't have to be that way...

If you answered YES to any of these questions, the NO FINS, NO WORRIES is perfect for YOU, my friend!

Free DNF (Dynamic No Fins) Cheat Sheet

Unlock the exact steps to building smooth, powerful and effortless No Fins technique. Add more metres and more smiles to your dives.

You can expect to:

  • Eliminate weaknesses in your technique, strength, and mobility

  • Receive daily feedback and guidance from me

  • Connect with a supportive freediving community and stay motivated

  • Set up your own pool and land-based training sessions to reach your goals

  • Improve your understanding of how to train efficiently — not just for DNF

  • Increase your CO₂ tolerance

  • Boost your performance, health, stamina, and overall fitness

  • Add more confidence and smiles to your dives :)

HERE ARE THE MAIN TOPICS "NO FINS, NO WORRIES" COVERS:

Strength, Mobility & CO2 Tolerance

  • Use bodyweight exercises to build explosive power for DNF and CNF (Constant Weight No Fins) strokes
  • Incorporate DNF-specific high-intensity interval training in the water to build explosive power and endurance 
  • Enhance your aerobic CO2 capacity for increased power and faster recovery
  • Learn how to enhance your low O2 and anaerobic adaptation
  • Strengthen and lengthen your lungs and breathing muscles

DNF and specially CNF (Constant No Fins) requires unique muscle engagement and joint use compared to other pool disciplines.

I’ll guide you in building specific strength and mobility, even without a gym, so you can gracefully move through the water with a smile on your face :)

Technique

  • Identify and improve your weaknesses like your mobility or strength
  • Develop explosive power through repetitions—no weights or wetsuit needed
  • Learn to listen to the feedback the water gives you. Let the water be your teacher, and me your guide.
  • Become efficient and strong yet conserving energy by utilising "soft power"

DNF involves more than perfecting arm pulls or leg kicks. Inefficient wall push-offs, incorrect buoyancy, and poor timing can all negatively affect your performance.

I’ll guide you in addressing these factors and working specifically with your body to achieve the best possible outcome.

Mindset

  • Ask yourself: Are your goals ego-driven (distance, numbers) or heart-driven (enjoyment, adventure, soft power, mental strategy, preparation)?
  • Learn to direct your "inner voice" for optimal performance
  • Plan and execute your training with a sense of enjoyment and purpose

Where the mind goes, the body follows. A training mindset focuses on growth—directing your attention to daily improvements—while also embracing the importance of letting go, softening, and knowing when to take a break to recover.

Consistency is key, and the journey is much smoother with proper guidance from an experienced coach. My own freediving performance skyrocketed after I began training with "Coach of the Champions," Martin Zajac (pictured in Egypt) in 2024.

Training for Performance

  • Learn how to plan your freedive training as an athlete 
  • Discover how dry training compliments your pool sessions
  • Understand the importance of recovery 
  • Learn to set up and maintain a training diary

This course is designed for freedivers at all levels, whether you're aiming to compete in DNF or CNF or simply want to train more effectively.

You'll have the flexibility to customise your training to address your specific strengths and weaknesses.

DIVE IN TODAY!

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.

How does it work?

  • When you join NO FINS, NO WORRIES, you’re not just getting a course — you’re joining a supportive community of freedivers who are all working to improve and grow in No Fins
  • To get the most out of the program, I recommend dedicating at least two pool sessions per week, along with a few 30-minute land-based sessions
  • The course is designed to be step-by-step — you’ll learn, implement, and practice each phase before moving on. This is what allows for real, long-term change in your technique, mindset, and performance
We will be talking about DNF but DNF does not mean DID NOT FINISH!
    • By the end of the course, you won’t just feel more confident in DNF — you’ll have a clear understanding of how to structure and sustain purposeful pool training in any discipline.

What’s included?

  • Over 60 easy-to-follow instructional videos covering safety, technique, flexibility, strength, equipment, mindset, and more
  • Incredible Community of like-minded freedivers around the world
  • Join me each week for a live session where you can ask questions, get answers, and overcome any challenges
  • Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced options for pool and land training sessions
  • Underwater videos with commentary and footage of my training sessions, so you can see techniques in action
  • Guidance on setting up effective training session
  • Detailed lessons for improving all aspects of Dynamic No Fins (DNF): push off the wall, glide, arm stroke, kick, and turns
  • Underwater assessment
  • Access to a private group to share your experiences with others
  • Insights into CO2 & hypoxic training
  • Hand outs and pre-designed spreadsheets to save your time
  • Apps and gear recommendations
  • Weekly challenges

12-Week Step-by-Step Program to Elevate Your No Fins and More:

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Weeks 4 & 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

SUPERCHARGE MY NO FINS TODAY!

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Imagine the frustration of practicing NO FINS the same way, repeating the same mistakes, and not making real progress. You invest time and effort into training, yet still feel slow, inefficient, or stuck at the same distances.

Without guidance and structure, breaking through to the next level can feel out of reach.

That’s the cost of doing nothing.

By joining No Fins, No Worries, you’re not just improving your technique—you’re saving time, avoiding frustration, and making sure every training session brings you closer to smoother, enjoyable more efficient dives.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

I am delighted with the course. Since I started freediving, it is the first course I have done where I feel that I am going to really learn. The fact that in the first lessons you have to take the tests seemed essential to me so as not to take anything for granted. You are a great athlete and a great teacher/communicator.

Liliana (Spain)

Thank you for Week 2 program. I was so excited waking up this morning and checking on the new content:) Big shout out. It is really amazing what you have created.

Melissa (Switzerland)

I cannot thank you enough for this course, it was beyond my expectations, I learned a lot and enjoyed it a lot! 

Daniela (Brazil)

I've tried the stroke without suit and weights as you said. It was really hard to keep my balance but now I know what to work on.

Kyugnhun (South Korea)

Michaela had already been inspiring me for a long time with her impeccable DNF technique, so when she announced her online course, I was truly excited to sign up. It promised to be for both beginners and people with DNF experience, and being one of the latter, I can only say she did an excellent job providing just that. Whether you’re about to begin your DNF journey or, like me, have been practicing it for years, you’ll benefit not only from the content in the videos but also from her direct weekly feedback. Recommending it 10/10.

Lisa (Australia)

This is the best course on the market for improving your DNF.

Artyom (Australia)

 Michaela is a wealth of knowledge and an excellent educator. She has such a grounded + well rounded approach to freediving. I've learned heaps from her No Fins No Worries course, and my diving has improved dramatically! You can only learn so much "proper form", I had no idea there were so many ways to support my practice out of the water/or without weights and a suit! Would recommend this course to any diver who's keen to improve.

 

Tessa Ucchino (Australia)

Sample Lesson

Speed / Power / Timing of the Arm Stroke

I hope this sample lesson from week 7 gives you a sense of my presentation style and personality. It’s important to feel comfortable with your coach or instructor, as everyone has a unique approach.

My style is straightforward, no-fuss, and informative.

I invest a lot of time and effort into filming and editing to ensure that your time is well spent, the information is clear and to the point, and that you gain the most from each lesson.

GOT ANY QUESTIONS?

GET IN TOUCH
 

PAYMENT PLAN

USD $499

3 monthly payments of $167

      • NO FINS, NO WORRIES Course
      • Over 60 educational videos on the art of No Fins — featuring slow-motion underwater footage so you can see every detail like never before
      • Connect with a worldwide community of freedivers via purpose-built platform
      • 1-hour fortnightly group call with me and course participants
      • Daily check-ins to keep you supported and on track
      • Weekly challenges to build confidence and consistency
      • Underwater video assessment
      • Resources – Tables, Training Diary
      • Mobile app access to the community
      • 1-year full access
      • 14-day money back guarantee
YES, DIVE IN!

Waiting for the perfect time?

I get it - life gets busy. But here is the truth: The perfect moment might never come.

Sometimes, the real magic happens when you simply commit and dive in...

This is your chance to do something for YOU and to invest into YOUR PASSION. So join me and a like-minded group of freedivers from around the world for mindful growth, challenge, and connection.
By the end, you’ll be more confident in every freediving discipline — not just No Fins.

THE PERFECT TIME IS NOW. Let's train smart. Dive smooth, powerful, and free.

See you on the inside.

Michaela xoxo

ONE TIME PAYMENT

USD $399

Pay in full

      • NO FINS, NO WORRIES Course 
      • Over 60 educational videos on the art of No Fins — featuring slow-motion underwater footage so you can see every detail like never before
      • Connect with a worldwide community of freedivers via purpose-built platform
      • 1-hour fortnightly group call with me and course participants
      • Daily check-ins to keep you supported and on track
      • Weekly challenges to build confidence and consistency
      • Underwater video assessment
      • Resources – Tables, Training Diary
      • Mobile app access to the community
      • 1-year full access
      • 14-day money back guarantee
YES, DIVE IN!

If it doesn't take hard work to get, it's probably not worth having

MEET YOUR COACH

GUINNESS WR HOLDER WITH OVER 16 YEARS FREEDIVING EXPERIENCE

Hi! I’m Michaela

Freediving is my superpower and a way of life. I consider myself incredibly lucky to be able to do what I love and share it with others.

For over 10 years I’ve been ‘obsessed’ about the beauty, power and technicality of DNF - Dynamic No Fins. If you’re a freediver, you’ll agree that DNF (Dynamic No Fins), and specially CNF (Constant Weight No Fins) are the most difficult disciplines to execute because they are so pure. There is nowhere to hide and there are no fins to propel you forward, just your own body.

I still remember the day, about 15 years ago, when I first tried DNF in the pool in Sydney. I kicked but ended up moving backwards, and despite pulling with my arms, my legs didn’t seem to contribute much. Does that sound familiar?

So, how did I get from there to effortlessly doing a beautiful 150m DNF dives and setting a World Record by completing 101 x 25m DNF laps in one hour? I tested and refined countless techniques, methods, and approaches through thousands of laps and land drills.

Now, I’m ready to share this knowledge with you. Let me show you how to progress and find immense satisfaction in performing smooth, powerful, and effortless DNF. I won’t sugarcoat it—the journey won’t be easy, but it will be worth it!

HELPING YOU TO TRAIN SMARTER, AND TRULY ENJOY THE PROCESS.

MY STORY

100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

I want you to experience the No Fins, No Worries course and see its impact on your training without any risk. You can join the course with complete peace of mind and determine if it’s the right fit for you. If it’s not, simply email me within 14 days of starting the course, and I’ll issue a full refund, no questions asked.

🚀 MY NO FINS TODAY!

This course creates an important blueprint that will take your freedive training to a new level and redefine your freediving as you know it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

 

STILL HERE?

Hold your breath with me as I glide through 100 metres in just 8 strokes.
Mastering Dynamic No Fins (DNF) is where mind and body align — each stroke a moment of joy, propelling you deeper with smoothness and power.

That video is now 3 years old and has over 4.7 million views!!!
But my mission has evolved: I’m now training to complete the most beautiful 150m+ DNF competition dive — inside and out.

Follow along and see how I get there. ☺️

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