Absolutely Fit to Dive
While scuba diving is a recreational and non-competitive sport, it
can only be truly enjoyed by understanding basic “fitness
for diving” principles. The Ocean is dynamic and divers can be
challenged occasionally by the sea or diving conditions.
5 Ways To Get Yourself Dive Ready |
Here are 5 things that you
can work on to dive safely and make your diving more enjoyable:
1. HEART & LUNGS: Cardio-vascular fitness
is important to maintain stamina, reduce physical stress and help in better
breathing when needed while diving in challenging conditions. Swimming, running
or even climbing up and down staircases are simple ways to build this kind of
endurance
2. CORE MUSCLES: Carrying scuba diving
gear on or off boats, swimming in a stable and streamlined posture and
maintaining “trim” are all challenges that a strong back and abdominal muscles
help with. Crunches, Planks & Yoga are the best here.
3. HIP & THIGHS: Have no doubt; strong
hip and thigh muscles will save the day, every day! Shore Diving, getting on
& off boats or boat ladders, finning effectively through a mild current –
all of these will be a whole lot easier to deal with when the thigh muscles
have been paid attention to. Squats and swimming from the hip and thigh are
some easy ways to get strong thighs.
4. CALVES: Go diving in the “Maldives” and sample their famous “Channel
Dives” which are all about handling some seriously strong current. A good diver
will always use the calves as much as the thighs (knees and ankles being weak
areas to Fin from). Many divers can suffer cramps in calves due to improper
finning techniques, dehydration (a Big No-No while diving) or even mineral
imbalances. Staying well hydrated & replacing essential salts is critical
to happy diving.
5. THE MIND: A healthy body and mind go a long way in
diving safely. Keep your worries away before Diving and don’t dive when you
don’t feel like it, simple. This is a recreational sport, not the Navy Seals!
Undue stress, mental or bodily fatigue is all avoidable when diving. Stay
sharp, connected and aware so you not only react better to not OK situations
but also truly enjoy Diving for what it gives best – peace of mind and happy
memories.
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About Us:
Absolute SCUBA is the brainchild of two
seasoned Dive Industry professionals, Seemant Saxena and Siddharth
Pujari. Between them, they share a collective experience of over 15 years in
the Dive Training, Scuba Certification and Dive Travel business.
Happy & Safe Diving always – Team
Absolute
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