Scuba diving is a great way to stay active on your days off! Ever wondered how many calories you burn in a dive? According to the dive buddy calculator here it’s as much as a 30 minute run!
It sounds like hard work, but the best part is it’s not! When considering enrolling in a scuba diving course people often worry they aren’t ‘fit to dive’. It’s a common question we get about getting in to diving in Perth.
Anyone with general good health and fitness is capable of scuba diving. The equipment can feel heavy out of the water but during your dive course you’ll learn that the equipment is virtually weightless in the water.
Of course it’s like any new activity, you need to take the required action to make sure you stay safe. Throughout your scuba diving course your instructor will teach you how to dive safely and comfortably.
People are often concerned that they may not be strong enough swimmers. The Watermanship requirements for the entry level scuba diving course are really not over the top. You either have to swim for 200m using any style, and in any time frame or snorkel swim for 300m. You will also need to tread water or float for 10 minutes.
It’s important to know that some medical conditions don’t go very well with scuba diving. When breathing compressed air underwater some conditions may cause complications. Examples of these conditions are Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes and respiratory conditions.
To get started on your scuba diving course in Perth we will ask you to complete a screening medical questionnaire. This questionnaire will determine if you need to see a doctor to get a diving medical. Have a look through this Medical Screening Questionnaire, if you answer yes to any of the questions you will need to obtain a recreational diving medical before starting your scuba diving course with Dolphin Scuba Diving.
When diving it’s important to keep hydrated as the air in you scuba tank is very dry. So drink lots of water and avoid alcohol before and after diving. Smoking and diving is not a good mix either as smoking can reduce the lungs ability to transport oxygen around your body.
All in all there are just a few things to keep in mind regarding your fitness to dive. If you are in doubt about anything then give us a call any day on 08 9353 2488