Scuba diving is recognized for being a fun and sometimes adrenaline-inducing activity, but many people are unaware that it offers several health advantages. Whether you’ve never tried SCUBA diving before or are a seasoned deep-sea diver, scuba diving has various health advantages to offer.
1. Gaining Strength and Flexibility
Because you are moving through the water, your muscles work more than they would if you were outside of the water during a dive. This is due to the resistance of the water as well as the stream.
The more you dive and swim, the more your muscles lengthen, enhance, and strengthen endurance as well as flexibility. Scuba diving and swimming in the water may help you strengthen your legs as well as your core, which is important for good posture in everyday life.
2. Can Lower Blood Pressure
When diving into the sea for the first time, a diver’s heart rate and blood pressure may rise somewhat owing to the excitement, adrenaline, or even the cold water. We generally spend most of our dives in water that is colder than our body temperature.
Our blood arteries on the exterior of our bodies contract to save heat for our internal organs when we are submerged in cold water, which can cause our hearts to race.
Our heart rate and blood pressure both decrease as we warm up throughout the dive. Slow and deep breathing, which we learn throughout our open water diving training, can help decrease blood pressure and keep you calm during the dive. If you have high blood pressure, however, you should see a medical practitioner before attempting to scuba dive.
3. Maintains And Increase Fitness Levels
Before diving, a diver should be in good physical condition so that he or she does not overexert the body during the dive, putting the diver in danger of DCS (Decompression Sickness). Scuba diving in Maui Hawaii, alternatively, can be quite unpredictable, and for a short period of time, you may find yourself swimming against the current.
This repetitive movement of the legs against the resistance of the water can help to maintain and increase your fitness levels (certainly better than sitting on the sofa watching TV)!
4. Exposure To Sunlight
It is necessary for the body to be exposed to sunshine in order for Vitamin D to be produced. Vitamin D not only aids calcium absorption but also aids calcium transmission between cells.
Calcium absorption is increased, which helps to maintain bones healthy and strong. The generation of endorphins in our brains is also aided by exposure to sunshine.
5. A Great Stress Reliever
When we breathe during a dive, we tend to breathe slowly and deeply, similar to how we breathe when we meditate. While the diver appreciates their underwater environment, slowed breathing generates a mood of serenity. Everything that occurs in a person’s daily life, including job troubles, family issues, and financial concerns, is pushed to the surface. During a dive, all troubles fade away.
This ‘time out’ allows the body to recover and re-establish a natural equilibrium in the body and neurological system. According to studies, having a relaxed and quiet mind promotes a good mental attitude, allowing you to cope with your problems in a calm and sensible manner without feeling depressed.
Contact Scubabarry to experience the best scuba diving in Maui Hawaii today!
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