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To many of us, the winter isn't kind. Each year we make promises to ourselves and then something always comes up that allows us that excuse of not having the time. Fitness and taking care of yourself as a diver is important. "So important" in fact that many of us take it for granted....in other words...we forget about it!
![]() Last week a diver died (out West) after surfacing from a dive that was well planned out, not very deep (maybe average depth of 40 ft), had all of the communication in place, but yet when they turned the dive and ascended, on the surface he told his buddy that he had trouble breathing, and went unconscious. His buddy was a firefighter/EMT, and there were other trained people to tend to him, but he was without a pulse. He was described as a larger gentleman. I won't draw conclusions as there are many things that could have happened here that we don't know about. We all know that cardio plays a huge role in stress management, and in situations that require physical exertion. Having good cardio and being fit as a diver helps with decompression, gas exchange, SAC rate, lifting gear with less chance of injury, and lets face it....when we feel better we look better ![]() Last edited by Jen; 03-14-2009 at 10:19 PM. |
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Very well said, Jen. I have been back on the fitness train lately as well, as I know I've not stayed in the best shape, over the last year or so. It feels good to get back into it, and I do notice a difference in the water.
I guess I should do more than glance through my "Fitness For Divers" too! ![]() |
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I've heard of the book. Where is it available to purchase?
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Hi Sharon...the book can be purchased in a couple places. We bought ours from the GUE site, but it is also available online in either a PDF or soft cover from the other link below. In both cases the prices are in US funds.
http://www.gue.com/?q=en/node/163 http://www.divefitness.com/html/guides.html -this second link has a couple excerpts from the book to give you an idea of what its all about. Last edited by Jen; 03-15-2009 at 09:24 PM. |
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Thank you for the links Jen
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Jen, Great link.
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Dave are you saying that I'm getting old?
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Nope...you aren't old yet!
Freedom 55 hit me last year and staying in shape for anything can't be taken for granted anymore. I have a couple of very active dogs who insist I go out and exercise with them so for now, I have incentive! |
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No, Sharon I'm saying that I'm getting old.:
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