Are you fit for scuba? It is almost the new year and time for those pesky resolutions. Being “fit” always seems to be a priority and if you are fit for diving you know you will be fit for your other activities.
I was looking through a book review on “Fit To Dive” by Dr. Jessica Adams. It talks about how “a strong back can have a profound impact on your scuba diving experience”. Your back muscles are relied upon for climbing ladders when you exit from your first dive, you also use these muscles when you carry tanks to your entry point. A strong back during dive prep will save your effort for the dive itself. Developing your back muscles may help prevent injuries and the increased muscle tone will burn more calories and promote weight loss!
Whatever series of exercises you do, it is recommended to:
1. Avoid using momentum, you always want to rely on your muscles to do the work in a slow and controlled manner.
2. Remember to breathe throughout the exercise. A common method is to exhale on the lift phase and inhale on the lowering phase. The timing is not as important as the breaths themselves. Holding your breath during a lift causes your blood pressure to spike. Bo
