Dive Fit

Dionaise · September 25th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Hi all,
I've just gone over to the dir dive configuration, with new gear and all, but i want to go the complete dir way. My only problem with dir is my pure disdain for fitness. I just cant get the motivation and even when i do, i dont really know what exercises i should be doing. Also im a bit young and dont want to overdo it...if you no what i mean,
So any help would be great!
Cheers Dion

***Fiona*** · September 25th, 2008, 11:32 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dionaise)

Also im a bit young and dont want to overdo it...if you no what i mean,

Hi Dion

What's "a bit young" we are all young at heart, even if some of us feel a bit knackered

Tautaz · September 25th, 2008, 05:34 PM

Hi,

find friend to train with you, it's the best way to progress. Give you an objective, 10km running in less than 40mn, Marathon, triathlon, you'll see your SAC going down and you'll support better to stay underwater.

Fitness and endurance improve your brain tolerance too.

Subscribe in a gym club to learn wich training use to progress.

Have fun.

30mn a day of fitness is far better than 2h on a week end.

Cheers.

David

Epilog · September 25th, 2008, 10:52 PM

have a look at the book 'fitness for divers'. hives you many tips, tricks and techniques for excersize ,aswell as a suggested complete day-to-day workout schedule that can take you from zero to hero.

digital_steve · September 26th, 2008, 03:12 AM

I think this is Dion from the diveoz forum, if so then he's well under 18... so i'm not sure if he'll be running marathon of 40min 10k.
I, on the other hand, am well over 18... and still can't do that stuff

Woe is me

Anders Knudsen · September 26th, 2008, 08:10 AM

according to his profile he is 14, well when I was 14 I could easily do 10km in less than 40min, now at 20 I can still do it, but my time is not as good as when I was 14 :-)

it is really great you started diving this early in your life, you will have a great advantage when you get more experienced, as most "adult" people find it very impressive to meet up with a relative young guy, who still dives better than them :-)

regarding training, well do whatever you like, run, swim play soccer - the most important thing is that you dont fall into the habit of smoking, or drinking ( at least every weekend ) also girls takes way to much of your time away from diving

, unless you of cause can fine one that dives at your level.

best

Anders

Marijn · September 26th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Anders Knudsen)

*cut* also girls takes way to much of your time away from diving

, unless you of cause can fine one that dives at your level.

best

Anders

You're jealous, aren't you?

Come on, you can admit it

**Frankie Price** · September 26th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dionaise)

Hi all,
I've just gone over to the dir dive configuration, with new gear and all, but i want to go the complete dir way. My only problem with dir is my pure disdain for fitness. I just cant get the motivation and even when i do, i dont really know what exercises i should be doing. Also im a bit young and dont want to overdo it...if you no what i mean,
So any help would be great!
Cheers Dion

The cheapest and easiest way to get fit is to swim regularly. If you're thinking of doing GUE Fundies then this will help towards the swim test requirements.
Ideally swim with some like minded friends at a time when it is not too busy so you can pace yourself. Once you've got your timings sorted you can then work on improving them over a number of weeks. This will give you some motivation despite your reluctance to get too involved in a strict fitness regime.
Also, it helps to have some form of coaching literature to help improve technique. For many years I've followed the advice of Steve Tarpinian in his book The Essential Swimmer (ISBN 1-55821-386-4) which gives good tips on both technique and training for all levels of swimmer.

GoDiva · September 26th, 2008, 10:54 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Frankie Price)

The cheapest and easiest way to get fit is to swim regularly.

Or just cycle/walk/run wherever you need to go :-). Cheap, saves time (compared to having to go to a gym or pool or whatever) and good for the environment too!
I know my level of fitness is only maintained by cycling 12 km into work every day. In fact it is addictive: if I do not cycle a couple of days (because of bad weather, to tired,...) and take the bus instead, I just get all fidgety and can't wait to get back on that bike! I am afraid I do not have enough self control to get back out to do some sport every day after work. I am always to tired, or convince myself deserve a rest, don't have time,... .

Just find something you enjoy doing and is not too hard to do on a regular basis. Any sport will help you raise your level of fitness, whether it is by running (athletics, ball games,...), cycling, swimming, rowing etc.

Anders Knudsen · September 27th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Marijn)

You're jealous, aren't you?

Come on, you can admit it

naa mate, i said at your level, not above your level

September 25th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dionaise(Offline) New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 5	Dive Fit Hi all, I've just gone over to the dir dive configuration, with new gear and all, but i want to go the complete dir way. My only problem with dir is my pure disdain for fitness. I just cant get the motivation and even when i do, i dont really know what exercises i should be doing. Also im a bit young and dont want to overdo it...if you no what i mean, So any help would be great! Cheers Dion

September 25th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Up North Posts: 1,205	Quote: (Originally Posted by Dionaise) Also im a bit young and dont want to overdo it...if you no what i mean, Hi Dion What's "a bit young" we are all young at heart, even if some of us feel a bit knackered __________________ Fiona Resistance was Futile Move Along YD GUE Member

September 26th, 2008, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Anders Knudsen(Offline) Gadevang Underwater Explorers Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 179	according to his profile he is 14, well when I was 14 I could easily do 10km in less than 40min, now at 20 I can still do it, but my time is not as good as when I was 14 :-) it is really great you started diving this early in your life, you will have a great advantage when you get more experienced, as most "adult" people find it very impressive to meet up with a relative young guy, who still dives better than them :-) regarding training, well do whatever you like, run, swim play soccer - the most important thing is that you dont fall into the habit of smoking, or drinking ( at least every weekend ) also girls takes way to much of your time away from diving, unless you of cause can fine one that dives at your level. best Anders __________________ If someone standing on dry land tells you they're safe diving deep on air, give them a wide berth. If they're that stupid at 1 ATA, you know they won't get any smarter at depth

September 26th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Marijn(Offline) Smurf #1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Papendrecht, The Netherlands Posts: 380	Quote: (Originally Posted by Anders Knudsen) cut also girls takes way to much of your time away from diving, unless you of cause can fine one that dives at your level. best Anders You're jealous, aren't you? Come on, you can admit it __________________ Its a fact that the humans can't go without water for more than 3 days

September 26th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Frankie Price(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 54	Quote: (Originally Posted by Dionaise) Hi all, I've just gone over to the dir dive configuration, with new gear and all, but i want to go the complete dir way. My only problem with dir is my pure disdain for fitness. I just cant get the motivation and even when i do, i dont really know what exercises i should be doing. Also im a bit young and dont want to overdo it...if you no what i mean, So any help would be great! Cheers Dion The cheapest and easiest way to get fit is to swim regularly. If you're thinking of doing GUE Fundies then this will help towards the swim test requirements. Ideally swim with some like minded friends at a time when it is not too busy so you can pace yourself. Once you've got your timings sorted you can then work on improving them over a number of weeks. This will give you some motivation despite your reluctance to get too involved in a strict fitness regime. Also, it helps to have some form of coaching literature to help improve technique. For many years I've followed the advice of Steve Tarpinian in his book The Essential Swimmer (ISBN 1-55821-386-4) which gives good tips on both technique and training for all levels of swimmer. __________________ Back into what a water-world Of waving weed and waiting claws? Of writhing tentacles uncurled To drag me to what dreadful jaws?

September 25th, 2008, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tautaz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colomiers, France Posts: 84	Hi, find friend to train with you, it's the best way to progress. Give you an objective, 10km running in less than 40mn, Marathon, triathlon, you'll see your SAC going down and you'll support better to stay underwater. Fitness and endurance improve your brain tolerance too. Subscribe in a gym club to learn wich training use to progress. Have fun. 30mn a day of fitness is far better than 2h on a week end. Cheers. David

September 25th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Epilog(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 48	have a look at the book 'fitness for divers'. hives you many tips, tricks and techniques for excersize ,aswell as a suggested complete day-to-day workout schedule that can take you from zero to hero.

September 26th, 2008, 03:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
digital_steve(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 128	I think this is Dion from the diveoz forum, if so then he's well under 18... so i'm not sure if he'll be running marathon of 40min 10k. I, on the other hand, am well over 18... and still can't do that stuff Woe is me

September 26th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
GoDiva(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 546	Quote: (Originally Posted by Frankie Price) The cheapest and easiest way to get fit is to swim regularly. Or just cycle/walk/run wherever you need to go :-). Cheap, saves time (compared to having to go to a gym or pool or whatever) and good for the environment too! I know my level of fitness is only maintained by cycling 12 km into work every day. In fact it is addictive: if I do not cycle a couple of days (because of bad weather, to tired,...) and take the bus instead, I just get all fidgety and can't wait to get back on that bike! I am afraid I do not have enough self control to get back out to do some sport every day after work. I am always to tired, or convince myself deserve a rest, don't have time,... . Just find something you enjoy doing and is not too hard to do on a regular basis. Any sport will help you raise your level of fitness, whether it is by running (athletics, ball games,...), cycling, swimming, rowing etc. __________________ "Miss Dodgy-Pockets" or "Miss Lime-Green, Clear-Skirt Mask"

September 27th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anders Knudsen(Offline) Gadevang Underwater Explorers Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 179	Quote: (Originally Posted by Marijn) You're jealous, aren't you? Come on, you can admit it naa mate, i said at your level, not above your level __________________ If someone standing on dry land tells you they're safe diving deep on air, give them a wide berth. If they're that stupid at 1 ATA, you know they won't get any smarter at depth