Alert Diver Category: Dive Fitness

Kettlebells are a great training tool because they challenge the body’s muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Kettlebells are affordable and the workouts are customizable. Read more about kettlebells.

Flexibility is crucial for diving and makes simple tasks easier. How flexible are you? Follow these flexibility tests to rate your efforts.

Aquatic dumbbells can be beneficial for divers who want to improve their control and stamina underwater while minimizing impact on their joints. These targeted water aerobics exercises utilize aqua dumbbells and focus on enhancing a diver’s core stability, strength, and endurance. 

Dive gear is heavy, but with weight training, you can gain strength and continue to dive. Learn exercises that will boost your overall fitness to dive.

Approximately eight out of 10 people will be affected by back pain over the course of their lives. This can have a profound impact on overall quality of life. Common […]

With a stronger upper body, you can easily lift your gear, climb an exit ladder, pull yourself up and perform other essential tasks. Learn the importance of upper-body strength and learn a great workout.

Sandbags are versatile training tools for a total body workout. These dynamic exercises incorporate nontraditional lifting methods that mimic real-life movements. This sandbag workout builds functional and grip strength, balance, endurance, and stability, making it ideal for divers of all levels.

TRX suspension trainers are deceiving: While it may seem you’re only doing “easy” bodyweight exercises, TRX challenges you through stability. Here are some great exercises for divers.

Yoga can boost strength, balance and mental clarity. Want to make it more challenging? Perform yoga on a paddleboard. Learn more about padddleboard yoga and how it can benefit you.

Heart-rate training enables you to gauge how hard you’re exercising. You’re able to determine your exercise intensity which could lead to better overall fitness and fitness to dive.