The Heart & Diving
Cardiovascular health is an essential component of scuba diving safety. However, heart health may deteriorate gradually as divers age and can put divers at risk.
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Chapter 1: Basics of Your Heart & Circulatory System
[…] While Diving Understanding the Concept of Aerobic Exercise Capacity The Effects of Aging on Your Cardiovascular System Calculating Physical Activity Intensity Physical Activity Recommendations Placing the Risks and Benefits of […]
Pacemakers
Pacemakers are incredibly helpful as they regulate the heart rhythm. If you have a pacemaker, find out what you need to know about your cardiovascular condition and fitness to dive.
Not Your Mama’s Cardio
Aerobic conditioning through cardiovascular circuit training will help keep your heart and body in tip-top shape. Read this 23-minute cardio workout which sprinkles cardio intervals with body-weight exercises.
Cardiovascular Events Can Be Associated with Exercise
Although exercise is considered a healthy habit, it can be linked to cardiovascular events in certain populations of adults. Learn more about the role of cardiovascular events in these instances.
Women’s Health in Diving
[…] and humans are similar.) The fetus runs the potential risk of death because the fetal cardiovascular system has no effective filter. Therefore, any bubbles formed are likely to go directly […]
Chapter 7: Issues Involving Cardiovascular Drugs
“Divers who take drugs to treat cardiovascular diseases often worry about the drugs’ compatibility with diving. However, in most cases, it is the underlying condition and not the drug that […]
Cardiovascular Disease as a Disabling Condition in Breath-Hold and Scuba Fatalities
Cardiovascular disease acted as a disabling condition on numerous breath-hold and scuba fatalities. Learn more.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
[…] the Diver Individuals diagnosed with MVP may need to take certain precautions to address potential cardiovascular effects. Consult with a healthcare provider, preferably one with expertise in diving medicine, before […]
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.
