Core Quickie

Core muscles are incredibly important for everyday activities, but also for scuba diving. A stronger core reduces the risk of injury when lifting dive gear and it promotes years of pain-free diving. Learn more great core exercises.

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Natural Movement

Natural-movement exercises force large muscle groups to work simultaneously to perform a task through a full range of motion. Learn more about the joy of natural movement and score a bodyweight workout.

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I Need to Get in Shape: Where Do I Start?

Fitness programs run the gamut there is no “best” way to exercise. It’s important to tailor a program to you needs, abilities, likes and your body. Here are six steps to start a fitness program.

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Maintaining Fitness on a Liveaboard

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing and fun, but if you feel up to it, you can certainly squeeze in some quick and effective workouts. Follow these instructions and exercises for a workout fit for a liveaboard.

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Swim Training for Scuba Divers

Swimming has plenty of benefits for scuba divers, including keeping cardiovascular health in tip-top shape. Read more about swimming for scuba divers and glean an example pool workout.

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Fighting Father Time

You can keep your body young — physiologically speaking. Follow these lifestyle and workout tips to help reverse Father Time with the end goal to keep you diving for years to come.

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Core Body Strength

A strong core is critical for all aspects of life — including scuba diving. A strong core improves balance and stability. Read more about core importance and glean some great ab exercises.

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Pool Exercises

You can do so much more at a pool than simply swim laps! Designed to improve your muscular endurance and increasing your dive stamina. this pool workout will provide a great challenge. Read more about these pool exercises.

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Exercises to Improve Body & Brain Power

Exercise is a powerful tool to optimize brain function and scuba performance. Here’s a sequence of complex exercises to boost your fitness and make you think.

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Interval Training: The High-Efficiency Workout

Interval training can simultaneously improve muscular endurance and strength, power, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Learn more about the pros of interval training and gain a great workout.

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