{"id":2266,"date":"2020-07-15T09:30:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T13:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.world.dan.org\/?post_type=dan_divers_blog&#038;p=2266"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:18:23","slug":"fitness-for-diving","status":"publish","type":"dan_divers_blog","link":"https:\/\/world.dan.org\/es\/safety-prevention\/diver-safety\/divers-blog\/fitness-for-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"Aptitud para el buceo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are moments when scuba diving feels effortless: drifting over a shallow reef or descending through clear water toward a sandy bottom. But diving can also be strenuous \u2014 when swimming against a current or trudging to a dive site loaded down with gear, for example. In these situations divers must be physically able to both handle themselves and assist their dive buddies if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does Fitness for Diving Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When determining <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/world.dan.org\/es\/health-medicine\/health-resources\/diseases-conditions\/juggling-physical-exercise-and-diving\/\">fitness to dive<\/a><\/strong>, a physician may weigh several factors, including the diver\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Training and experience<\/li><li>Current exercise regimen<\/li><li>Overall health<\/li><li>Diving location (water temperature and possible weather and sea conditions)<\/li><li>Type of diving (boat or shore)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A diver who is fit to dive from a boat in tropical water may not be fit to shore-dive in cold water. Similarly, an older diver who maintains a healthy weight but lacks physical strength might be better off avoiding diving in more challenging conditions. Ideally, every diver should maintain a healthy weight and exercise for at least 30 minutes per day. At a minimum, divers need the strength and cardiovascular capacity to successfully manage scenarios such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swimming against a current<\/li><li>Towing a dive buddy on the surface<\/li><li>Helping another diver out of the water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some divers think of scuba diving as a workout. But diving in the absence of other exercise is not considered sufficient for maintaining an appropriate level of fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risks for Divers Who Are Not Physically Fit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Divers who are not physically fit risk not only their own lives but their dive buddies\u2019 lives as well. When moments matter, a dive partner should be able to help a fellow diver back to shore or onto a boat to receive first aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not a clear correlation between obesity and a greater risk of decompression illness (DCI), but divers who are overweight are at greater risk for cardiac emergencies. The most recent Divers Alert Network\u00ae (DAN\u00ae) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.world.dan.org\/publication-library?&amp;token=na\">Informe de Buceo Anual<\/a><\/strong> found that 74 percent of divers involved in fatal dive accidents were overweight or obese (in cases where the victim\u2019s body mass index was known).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting Fit to Dive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;that adults engage in 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week and engage in muscle-strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups two or more days per week. Choosing a mix of activities prevents boredom, and finding a workout buddy can make exercise more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some exercise is better than none at all, and workouts don\u2019t have to take place in a gym. Walking and swimming are two of the numerous alternatives to exercising in a gym. Swimming can help divers improve their stamina for surface swims, and an analysis by researchers at University College London that studied nearly half a million people for an average of 11 years found that\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/walking-your-steps-to-health\">walking reduced the risk of cardiovascular emergencies by 31 percent<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All divers are encouraged to see their physician for regular check-ups. Divers 45 and older should get a dive physical including a cardiac stress test every year. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer for people age 45 years and older, and a dive physical can detect serious health problems such as high blood pressure before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.world.dan.org\/scuba-dive-insurance\/?a=memberinfo\">\u00danase a DAN World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuando mantienes tu buena forma f\u00edsica fuera del agua, te aseguras de poder continuar buceando. 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