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« on: November 14, 2005, 06:00:00 PM » |
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\'What level of fitness do you try and maintain for scuba diving? Do you think it\'\'s important to be fit to scuba dive? Is scuba diving like other sports where your should/need to maintain a relatively high level of fitness?\'
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blitz
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2005, 06:00:00 PM » |
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I keep an overall high level of fitness in general, diving fits in well. I do a lot of hiking and running with a little light anaerobic execise.\'
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plankton
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2005, 06:00:00 PM » |
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I think people should be in above average physical condition to dive. In the water, being fit reduces your breathing rate, the amount of lead you need to carry, risk of DCS, effort required to move through the water. For technical diving in the Great Lakes, with more gear to carry and challenging conditions to dive in, it\'\'s essential to maintain a high level of cardiovasular fitness, core strength and flexibility. All other things being equal, the fit diver is a better diver.
Now I\'\'m off to the gym!\'
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blitz
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2005, 06:00:00 PM » |
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Plankton We have the same issue in the PNW, I am afraid that a lot of divers don\'\'t take the health-safety issue seriously here. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2005, 06:00:00 PM » |
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Of course all divers should keep a reasonable level of fitness. Being overweight / out of shape increases your risk for injury in diving- just like any other sport.
The type of diving you do could warrant a better fitness level also. Tech divers, cold water divers, people who dive in stressful conditions etc. should be in even better shape than your typical diver.
I use my diving as an excuse to stay in really good shape. Yah it is good for my heart, my lungs and the rest of my body. But the real benefit is my breathing rate goes down, my risk of injury goes down etc. and I can do more dives and be less tired at the end of the day. In short - I do it for the diving!
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Narcosis
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2006, 06:00:00 PM » |
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I consider myself to be in avaerage health and fitness. I am a bit over weight, but I can outrun outbike and outswim people half my weight and age. I don''t get out of breathe gearing up like I see other people do that are heavy or out of shape. However I have recently started to diet and excersise more in an attempt to lose a few pounds. Already dropped 12 pounds so far. got another 60-80 to go.
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ehuber
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2006, 06:00:00 PM » |
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I haven''t read his book, but this guy is a salesman and has no background in exercise physiology, personal training, athletic training, physical therapy, anatomy, or medicine. So if you follow his training methodology, just understand that this guy is no expert in anything but sales and perhaps writing.
Not trolling, just pointing out that if you have any limitations or health concerns you should find another source and refer everything directly to your physician. He would/should state the same if you asked him.
Approach his information with the full understanding that this is Martzs'' approach to fitness for HIM... an accomplished athlete, diver, and salesman. That having been said, if he uses excellent sources then it could be an decent resource. Frankly, if that''s the case then I''d go directly to his sources.
Better yet, find a personal trainer with a full background in fitness.',
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Ace
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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2006, 06:00:00 PM » |
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I have read some of what he has written, and it seems good. Really all it is is a twist on the standard fitness book, he just tells how it could pertain to diving. Really I think we all know what we should be doing to stay fit for diving or to just stay fit in general. The problem is no time for the gym with all of the diving..... just kidding.
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ehuber
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2006, 06:00:00 PM » |
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Jessica Adams wrote a book 'Fit for Scuba' and she appears to have excellent credentials. As a graduate in Exercise Science I''d urge you to check it out:
She is a scuba instructor, former DAN intern, professor at Kean Univ in NJ working on doctoral dissertation in Exercise Physiology, got her MS in Exercise Science at Virginia Commonwealth Univ, BS in Health and Physical Education at Virginia Tech, and National Council on Strength and Fitness trainer instructor.
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Ace
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2006, 06:00:00 PM » |
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Thanks, I will definately try to find that one. :hehe:
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