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Scuba fitness

Staying Active During the Winter MonthsDress for the cold. If you'll be outside
You don't have to be an Olympic athletewear your clothes in layers. As you warm
to scuba dive, but the sport isup, remove the unessential layers and
physically demanding. Don't allowadd them back as you cool down.
yourself to become a hefty couch potatoWear a hat. Most body heat is lost
during the winter off-season.through your head. Also, don't forget
According to recent studies, pooryour gloves or mittens.
physical fitness is a contributingChilly feet are discomforting. If you
factor in many dive accidents. Stayingwear bulky socks, you may need to change
physically active and fit is important.your shoe size to accommodate the
Many divers participate in winterthickness.
activities such as skiing, ice hockey,Cold winter air is dry and conducive to
and workouts at the gym. If you havedehydration. Drink plenty of water and
access to an indoor pool, that's evenfluids before, during, and after
better. You can get a goodexercising.
cardiovascular workout and practiceKnow the signs of hypothermia and get
skills, such as mask clearing. To reachinside before you get too cold.
your fitness goals, you must bePositive Side Effects of Exercise:
consistent in your workouts. A regularImproved cardiovascular and pulmonary
schedule of three, thirty-minuteefficiency
sessions a week will do more for yourIncreased muscle strength
body than infrequent intense workouts.Lower blood pressure
Areas of Importance to Divers:Weight loss and maintenance of optimum
Moderate aerobic fitness.weight
You should be able to do about tenMore energy
minutes of moderate exercise withoutReduced stress
tiring easily.Better sleep
Moderate torso strength. You use thoseIncreased mental sharpness
muscles for donning equipment andImproved immune system
hauling gear.More productive
Average body fat. A good guide to followNot only will exercise improve your
is "Body Composition - An Athlete'sdiving, it will improve your life. Below
Guide" from your About Sports Medicineare examples of popular activities. Not
Guide.all activities have the same degree of
Exercise Tips:difficulty. Choose one that suits your
Always warm up before exercising. Slowlifestyle and interests, and get started
stretching and muscle warming exercisestoday.
help prevent injuries.



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