Alert Diver Category: Dive Fitness

SARCOPENIA IS A NATURAL MUSCLE LOSS (atrophy) due to aging. Periods of inactivity due to injury, illness, or a busy life can accelerate this process. Individuals over the age of 65 are particularly …

Discover how water aerobics for divers can enhance your performance, focusing on strength, breath control, and injury prevention.

Back pain can ruin a dive vacation quickly. Perform these back-friendly stretches to keep your core happy and healthy. Get the back stretches now.

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.

LOWER BACK PAIN is one of the most common medical complaints. Estimates are that more than 500 million individuals worldwide experience lower back pain, making it the leading cause of […]

Myths are pervasive, especially in the fitness industry. Can you spot fact from fiction in this list of common beliefs in the fitness realm? The right facts can help you reach your goals.

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.

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 […]

Knee aches and discomfort are a pain in the joint. With proper exercises and awareness, you can reduce and prevent knee pain to help you dive and live your best life.

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.