fitness

Hi there, For now I am certified as an advanced diver. But I would like to improve my skills and become a divemaster. The only problem is that I am not that strong and not that big.I always struggle to put on all my gear and walk with it for 40 meters to the dive spot. It really hurt and cost...

I was working as a dive instructor when I had cancer. Now my doctors says that I shouldnt lift heavy objects to avoid lymphedema but none is able to tell me if I can continue teaching or only dive for fun (assisted by someone else) Does anyone knows or has experienced this? I have been treated...

So this question comes from reading an article in quest magazine called “Am I really DIR” by David Rhea. In the article he mentions being fit and living a healthy lifestyle as one of the tennants of DIR. We know the system is designed to be wholistic but fitness seems to be the thing a lot of...

One of the least discussed aspects of scuba diving is that of fitness and diving. While many sources simply state that divers should be fit the question then becomes. how fit ? Physical fitness and diving

Greetings, I write a training column for Scuba Diving mag and I'm in search of fitness experts to offer tips/strategies for optimizing your body for diving. Anyone willing to be interviewed or recommend an expert? Thanks, Eric