Getting in shape a few weeks before a dive

[psychocabbage]

Hot Yoga is what I use to help keep the sac rate low. Less air usage means more bottom time.

 

[ubp_sanity]

lifting glasses with salt on the edge

Could you get a bit more detailed here? How many reps per set? How many sets per session as well? Also, what weight to start at? You've left it much too vague to be of any assistance.

 

[Sinbad the Diver]

Hot Yoga is what I use to help keep the sac rate low. Less air usage means more bottom time.

I agree a good core yoga routine helps with core strength and felixability. Things that can have significant impacts on the quality of your dives (few cramps, IMO better SAC because you are more relaxed, etc)

 

[vladimir]

We are headed to Cozumel in a few weeks....anyone recommend a physical fitness routine to prepare for a dive. I've been certified for three years and only dive 2-3 times a year. I thought about running a few miles a day to get the heart rate up....any recommendations?

I do take a LA Boxing class two times a week but it's more strength training than anything.

I think the principal benefit of working out on, say, Tuesdays and Thursdays is that you now know you'll probably die on a Tuesday or Thursday. I think you can make a noticeable improvement in aerobic conditioning if you do cardio 5 days a week for the three weeks before your trip. I use the elliptical trainer and stationary bike in my gym and do high-intensity intervals and a total of about 40 minutes.

Have a good trip.