Introducing Battle Ropes

Slam them, shake them, jump over them. The options are pretty limitless when it comes to battle ropes. They are a dynamic piece of fitness equipment.

A female personal trainer is shaking two battle ropes

Foam Rolling for Recovery

RECOVERY IS AN ESSENTIAL ASPECT OF TRAINING. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can happen 24 to 48 hours after a workout, and divers don’t want to be distracted by DOMS […]

Body Bar Exercises

STRENGTH TRAINING is a great way to tone and build muscle. These exercises can help your stabilization while moving in scuba gear and around a boat.

Yoga Fitness for Scuba Diving

YOGA KEEPS YOU YOUNG, at least from a physiological perspective. Regular yoga practice can counter the effects of aging by regularly moving joints through a full range of motion, improving […]

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Outdoor Fitness Training

PLAYGROUNDS ARE GREAT PLACES for an outdoor workout while traveling. Most local parks have equipment that can facilitate the exercises in this article. Adult fitness playgrounds are ideal but less […]

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No Gym Equipment, No Problem

A home gym isn’t necessary to work out at home. You can do this exercise program using readily available furniture and complete it in one session or spread the exercises throughout the day.

Leg Scissors

Free Weights

Strength training can benefit divers, who need strength to wear and transport heavy gear. Other benefits include greater bone density, increased metabolism, and cardiovascular strength.

Alternating Renegade Rows

High-Intensity Interval Training

Rev up your training with high-intensity interval training sessions! What’s the big deal? Learn more about these strength-building sessions. It’s time to hit it!

Man in green shirt holds a plank position

Setting Up a Home Fitness Gym

Achieving and maintaining a healthy fitness foundation helps you safely enjoy diving. Time and money are the most common barriers to regular exercise, so a home gym can be a practical and cost-effective solution for fitting workouts into your busy schedule. It eliminates a commute to the gym and membership fees.

woman on cycle machine

Foam Rolling

Sore muscles? Soothe tired and aching muscles through foam rolling exercises. This form of self-massage is a great way to boost fitness and heal your body.

A personal trainer is demonstrating the proper technique to foam roll the shins