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I think most of use know what you meant (you can never be too fit) but just in case any new divers are reading this literally, it does not mean to go diving right after working out. That is a known risk factor (along with dehydration) for unexpected DCS.gratefuljames:...Most important thing is to dive, and dive some more and after you work out, dive again.
liberato:I think most of use know what you meant (you can never be too fit) but just in case any new divers are reading this literally, it does not mean to go diving right after working out. That is a known risk factor (along with dehydration) for unexpected DCS.
Ishie:I also weight train, but the physiology of it wouldn't make me think it does anything for my air consumption. Stabilizes my core, increases my calorie burn, and makes me feel better though.
aatlas:Hi, all. I'm a new diver...7 dives so far. I want to tackle my air consumption rate, and I decided that getting in shape couldn't hurt. I'm thinking that my goals should be:
1. Lowest possible at rest heart and respiration rates
2. Quickest possible recovery to rest rate after 10 - 15 min. of moderate exercise (e.g., a few hundred yard surface swin).
Right now I'm working out 3 - 4 times a week. Swimming 400+ yards and doing 25 minutes of cardio training on the treadmill. I'm getting in better shape for sure, but I wondered if there was a particular regimen that would work best for this.
Thanks in advance!