deepdiverbc
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I read an article this morning that reminded me about the risks associated with working out after diving. The basic premise is that joint and muscle strain after a dive can create micro bubbles that can increase the risk of DCS. In B.C. with our heavy gear and mountainous terrain, we need to keep this in mind.
I know of a few shore dive sites that require a big climb afterwards that can get my heart rate pumping and have my legs asking for mercy. It might be a good idea to consider sites like these into your dive profile. Limit your nitrogen load by making the dive a bit shallower and shorter. Increase your safety stop and maybe add a deep stop or dive Nitrox.
After the dive make the climb slower or take a rest half way up. You may have to swallow your pride a bit while other divers pass by thinking you don't have the gas to make it up the hill. But at least you will know that you are doing a safer dive.
Here is a link to the article.
http://www.awoosh.com/Doc%20Vikingo%27s%20Resource%20Page/Exercise_and_DCS.htm
I know of a few shore dive sites that require a big climb afterwards that can get my heart rate pumping and have my legs asking for mercy. It might be a good idea to consider sites like these into your dive profile. Limit your nitrogen load by making the dive a bit shallower and shorter. Increase your safety stop and maybe add a deep stop or dive Nitrox.
After the dive make the climb slower or take a rest half way up. You may have to swallow your pride a bit while other divers pass by thinking you don't have the gas to make it up the hill. But at least you will know that you are doing a safer dive.
Here is a link to the article.
http://www.awoosh.com/Doc%20Vikingo%27s%20Resource%20Page/Exercise_and_DCS.htm
