InTheDrink
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Probably the best directly dive related PT training I do is fin kicks in the pool. I have a pair of smaller pool fins and do 1/2 mile forward kicks (holding a small boogie board) and 1/2 mile backwards kicks (it works slightly different muscle groups) then 1/2 mile frontcrawl. Try keeping your legs as straight as possible to work the core muscle groups, you can tell you are getting tired when your kicks degrade to modified flutters. Other than that I do the treadmill and stationary bike.
Likewise, I've got a small pair of pool fins. However the health and safety people won't let me wear them during normal pool times!!! Such a nanny nation. Idiots whirling their arms around bashing into anything near are OK but me with no arms and frog kick in tiny fins is an unacceptable health hazard. I despair sometimes.
I can use the training fins once a week during scuba pool sessions but that's a big waste of scuba time. However, sounds like the demands of the rescue course might require this (small) temporary sacrifice.
Man, I do hate the Health and Safety people.
J