UTD Journal Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015 | Seite 13

Studies indicate that aerobic exercise improves mental acuity resulting in better
concentration, enhanced ability to direct thoughts, and improved memory, all
important mental performance activities for divers. Further neurophysicological advantages include a reduction in the symptoms of diseases such as Parkinson’s,
improved sleep patterns, and diminishing the craving
responses during smoking cessation.
Cardiorespiratory fitness is essential for scuba diving.
Incorporating aerobic exercise in the diver’s daily routine is definitely not a “no-brainer” but it isn’t difficult
to achieve. The results of the above-mentioned studies
were accomplished in only five weeks with 30 to 60
minutes of exercise three times a week.
Examples of aerobic exercise are walking, jogging,
running, swimming, rowing, cycling, jumping rope,
aerobics classes, and dancing. Fitness centers and home
gyms provide equipment such as treadmills, stairclimbers, ellipiticals and exercise bikes. Aerobic exercise
may also be performed outdoors almost anywhere and can be a family activity,
social time for moms while children are at school, or tranquil time alone.

For more information about
healthy diving, contact
Gretchen at www.scubafit.com
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