As a new diver, I'm trying to get a handle on post-dive recovery and how to best plan my fitness routine around my diving.
Background: I am in very good shape (for my age!). I typically exercise 6 days a week. I do vigorous cardio work (running, elliptical, stair master, nordic track or some combination of those) for 30-60 minutes typically 6 days a week, sometimes 5. I do weights (universal circuit) 2-3 days a week.
Statement: I have been very surprised to see how much diving takes out of me. I'm new but I do know enough to limit exercise immediately (within 24 hours) after diving. But I have really been surprised at how many days it is taking me to recover from a weekend where I do 2-3 dives on Sat and 2-3 on Sunday. The workouts that I've done on Monday following a dive weekend have been horrible. My legs and arms feel like they weigh twice what they normally do. I just ache and feel very lethargic.
Question: How long do you find it takes your body to recover from a couple of days of diving? How many days is it before you don't feel so blah for your workouts?
Any suggestions on how to minimize this post-dive effect? I feel I'm hydrating well. I may need to be taking in more electrolytes. That is one thing I am going to try on my next dive weekend.
Background: I am in very good shape (for my age!). I typically exercise 6 days a week. I do vigorous cardio work (running, elliptical, stair master, nordic track or some combination of those) for 30-60 minutes typically 6 days a week, sometimes 5. I do weights (universal circuit) 2-3 days a week.
Statement: I have been very surprised to see how much diving takes out of me. I'm new but I do know enough to limit exercise immediately (within 24 hours) after diving. But I have really been surprised at how many days it is taking me to recover from a weekend where I do 2-3 dives on Sat and 2-3 on Sunday. The workouts that I've done on Monday following a dive weekend have been horrible. My legs and arms feel like they weigh twice what they normally do. I just ache and feel very lethargic.
Question: How long do you find it takes your body to recover from a couple of days of diving? How many days is it before you don't feel so blah for your workouts?
Any suggestions on how to minimize this post-dive effect? I feel I'm hydrating well. I may need to be taking in more electrolytes. That is one thing I am going to try on my next dive weekend.