rjgiddings
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Yeah- all true - it's been discussed/ covered a few times on this board, use the search function for more data.
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And, the formation of micronuclei/microparticles.If doing multiple dives/day over consecutive days or provocative profiles (or both) recommend not lifting (heavy) and instead swimming laps or biking or some other exercise where stress loading on joints and tendons is less. The issue alluded to in the DAN article is tribonucleation or the creation of micro bubbles through the shear forces on muscles and tendons by lifting heavy.
And, the formation of micronuclei/microparticles.
The other piece to this that if there's a heavy post-dive venous bubble load, straining could cause some otherwise asymptomatic venous gas emboli to arterialize through a shunt.
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No, I would not make that broad a statement.Are you confirming that exercise after diving is a bad idea?
So I would be OK going on a moderate road bike ride less than 40 miles or a yoga class after a dive but don’t do HIIT/CrossFit or anything intense?If doing multiple dives/day over consecutive days or provocative profiles (or both) recommend not lifting (heavy) and instead swimming laps or biking or some other exercise where stress loading on joints and tendons is less. The issue alluded to in the DAN article is tribonucleation or the creation of micro bubbles through the shear forces on muscles and tendons by lifting heavy.
So I would be OK going on a moderate road bike ride less than 40 miles or a yoga class after a dive but don’t do HIIT/CrossFit or anything intense?