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Agree on all- great stuff. Only thing I question is #5-- "fun swim routines". Though (supposedly and I tend to agree) swimming is the best exercise invented, I find it incredibly boring. That's why I hadn't swam in 39 years since the HS swim team, and found the DM 400m test difficult. I'd rather go for a long walk--at least you see things. What swim routine would convince me that it's fun? My brothers are competitive swimmers going for increased times and winning medals--I can see that.Works for me......
1. Read, Read, Read: Anything dive related of interest and inspiring
2: Study: Educational manuals & instructional; Take desired dive courses
3: Plan: Think about diving objectives & desired dive sites; Make corresponding adjustments & updates to your dive gear; Don’t wait to the last minute in scheduling dives and trips
4: Dive: Get bubble time in the pool; Work on breathing exercises & control for air management; Swim from shallow to deep, while working on trim, buoyancy & efficient fin work
5: Swim: Lap swim 3 to 4 times a week, every week; Use swim fins like Speedo SwitchBlade, which are good for frog & flutter kicks; Work on developing an efficient freediver breathstroke; Practice pool underwater lap swims; Develop fun swim routines
6: Exercise: Work on strength building exercises
7: Network: Talk with other divers (friends, local dive clubs, local dive shop, ScubaBoard)
Am I missing any opportunities?
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep active with diving when you can't dive? It's a bit cold, and don't have any near term dive plans. Are there skills I can develop? Any books to read or websites to check out? Is it worthwhile to do any online PADI specialty certification courses well before the required dives? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep active with diving when you can't dive? It's a bit cold, and don't have any near term dive plans. Are there skills I can develop? Any books to read or websites to check out? Is it worthwhile to do any online PADI specialty certification courses well before the required dives? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Another vote for drysuit.Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep active with diving when you can't dive? It's a bit cold