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• Jun 20, 2003

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Hi I was wondering what the health limit is? I am considerd what people would call big. MI height is 5ft 8in weight 140pds and I'm 13. I love to dive. People tell me I'm over weight but I don't lisson to them. Is it safe to dive over weight?

 

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• Jun 21, 2003

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IMO, it body fat percentage isn't the number one issue - I think being in shape (cardiovascular), on the other hand, is very important. If you get out of breath walking up stairs this might not be the sport for you.

 

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• Jun 21, 2003

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and put on weight. Just laying around the house and not doing anything while eating a "normal" amount will do that. Not to mention the extra beer, super size portions that most of the eating establishments give to us.

Personally I have been heavy, and I prefer to be thinner and in shape. It's really not that hard. Eat sensibly, exercise three times or week for 30 minutes or more and your there. I feel better at 48 than I felt 10 years ago. And I know its affects my diving and safety of my dives.

 

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• Jun 21, 2003

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Got fat after tearing ACL in high school, and stayed that way ever since. Today, at 22, I'm finding swimming/diving the best exercise program one could ask for.

 

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• Jun 23, 2003

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Your categories don't cover everyone. There are those like me that are probably average weight. I am in pretty decent health with no serious problems, and my fitness level (not necessarily the same as health) as a healthy person may not necessarily be of a high fitness level.