bvbellomo
Contributor
Is there anything I can do out of water to make my air go farther? Obviously, being slightly in shape is better than completely out of shape helps. But:
1) Fat doesn't use much oxygen. So while dropping 20lbs of pure fat should help (less weight needed, more streamlined shape) is this a big help or barely noticeable?
2) Muscle uses oxygen. I see lots of people on this forum recommending deadlifts, squats, etc. Are these beneficial, especially for someone strong enough to carry equipment and perform emergency procedures? Am I killing my SAC rate if I work all winter to deadlift 405lbs as easily as I can 315lbs right now?
3) Aerobic exercise helps, but how much and what type? Am I better off with a Boston qualifying Marathon, a sub-6 minute mile, or sub-70 second 400 meter?
I am a relatively new diver, but long time fitness person, so I'd like to adjust my routine more towards what will help me dive better when I set goals for the New Year.
1) Fat doesn't use much oxygen. So while dropping 20lbs of pure fat should help (less weight needed, more streamlined shape) is this a big help or barely noticeable?
2) Muscle uses oxygen. I see lots of people on this forum recommending deadlifts, squats, etc. Are these beneficial, especially for someone strong enough to carry equipment and perform emergency procedures? Am I killing my SAC rate if I work all winter to deadlift 405lbs as easily as I can 315lbs right now?
3) Aerobic exercise helps, but how much and what type? Am I better off with a Boston qualifying Marathon, a sub-6 minute mile, or sub-70 second 400 meter?
I am a relatively new diver, but long time fitness person, so I'd like to adjust my routine more towards what will help me dive better when I set goals for the New Year.