Human v Unit Maintenance

***Louby Lou*** · 8th January 2006, 16:01

Picking this up from another post which raised the issue of diver fitness and with the New Year just behind us and many people making promises of getting fit and healthy it would be interesting to know how we approach our own lifestyles with regards to our chosen 'sport'.

As was highlighted elsewhere we are meticulous in maintaining our units and making sure that they give optimal performance as life-supporting equipment - but so is our body, why don't we look after it with the same attention to detail.

So I ask you...

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jim)

So many of us are 'anal' about the maintenance of the unit but not the person who will be diving it... what's all that about?

Discuss

This is in no way examining the events of what has happened as discussed in the thread, but is to gauge an idea of how we look after ourselves.

Sutty · 8th January 2006, 16:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

but so is our body, why don't we look after it with the same attention to detail.

Harder to get a service manual

Ken · 8th January 2006, 16:40

Cameron Martz has an excellent fitness book catered to divers. I purchased an online copy and have been using it.

http://www.divefitness.com/

I've always mainted a cardio and muscule building regime, but now have a standard to refer to. As a New Year's resolution I have cut back on some food items that do me zero good as a diver.

White Bread
Soft Drinks

Wish I could stop chocolate though.

Pierre Farrugia · 8th January 2006, 16:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

Picking this up from another post which raised the issue of diver fitness and with the New Year just behind us and many people making promises of getting fit and healthy it would be interesting to know how we approach our own lifestyles with regards to our chosen 'sport'.

As was highlighted elsewhere we are meticulous in maintaining our units and making sure that they give optimal performance as life-supporting equipment - but so is our body, why don't we look after it with the same attention to detail.

So I ask you...

Discuss

This is in no way examining the events of what has happened as discussed in the thread, but is to gauge an idea of how we look after ourselves.

Wow these are wise words

some things to do to diet

edster · 9th January 2006, 17:10

This year has started off well with getting back on my bike, as Mr Tebbit would recommend! So hopefully I will be doing a few endurance events this year like I used to, rather than working on a getting a heart attack

. Drinking a little less 'pop'

might help too!

cheers

Ed

hchoat · 9th January 2006, 18:34

I think it's extremely important to maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness for diving. To that end I lift weights 3 days a week, do cardio 3-5 (depending on my schedule), and try to eat (mostly) healthy. I think the key is to set reachable goals, and to remember that we have to balance time spent in the gym, etc with the rest of our (busy) lives.

Cameron Martz's book is excellent. I had the honor reading the pre-release version for comment- and I would highly recommend it.

Heather

***Beanie*** · 11th January 2006, 11:15

I use the stairs and not the lift (elevator)
I generally go for a walk round town at lunch time.

Other than that I do nothing

Rreally I should do more

James Appel · 19th January 2006, 17:30

I started diving in 1968, I had the body of a Greek god then. Now I just started CCR diving in 2005 and I am ashamed at how far I have let it go (55 now).
I go to the gym at least 4 times a week and mostly fail on my eating habits (mmm chocolate.. mmmm chips).
After reading some of the posts here and in other forums I have come to the conclusion that I'm going to DIE!!

Guess I had better get serious, no more cheating, I'm not getting any younger and I'm not giving up diving.

Nick uk. · 19th January 2006, 17:41

Nicholas von Rosen · 20th January 2006, 05:50

Stoped drinking Coke

Stoped eating sweets

Started eating more healthy

Lost 14 kg until now... - will keep up until I reach 30-35 kg...

Nick

8th January 2006, 16:01	#1 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,021	Human v Unit Maintenance Picking this up from another post which raised the issue of diver fitness and with the New Year just behind us and many people making promises of getting fit and healthy it would be interesting to know how we approach our own lifestyles with regards to our chosen 'sport'. As was highlighted elsewhere we are meticulous in maintaining our units and making sure that they give optimal performance as life-supporting equipment - but so is our body, why don't we look after it with the same attention to detail. So I ask you... Quote: (Originally Posted by Jim) So many of us are 'anal' about the maintenance of the unit but not the person who will be diving it... what's all that about? Discuss This is in no way examining the events of what has happened as discussed in the thread, but is to gauge an idea of how we look after ourselves. __________________ Miss Lou x Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss Rebreather World Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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8th January 2006, 16:26	#2 (permalink)
Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 802	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) but so is our body, why don't we look after it with the same attention to detail. Harder to get a service manual
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8th January 2006, 16:40	#3 (permalink)
Ken Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 326	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance Cameron Martz has an excellent fitness book catered to divers. I purchased an online copy and have been using it. http://www.divefitness.com/ I've always mainted a cardio and muscule building regime, but now have a standard to refer to. As a New Year's resolution I have cut back on some food items that do me zero good as a diver. White Bread Soft Drinks Wish I could stop chocolate though.
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8th January 2006, 16:57	#4 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) Picking this up from another post which raised the issue of diver fitness and with the New Year just behind us and many people making promises of getting fit and healthy it would be interesting to know how we approach our own lifestyles with regards to our chosen 'sport'. As was highlighted elsewhere we are meticulous in maintaining our units and making sure that they give optimal performance as life-supporting equipment - but so is our body, why don't we look after it with the same attention to detail. So I ask you... Discuss This is in no way examining the events of what has happened as discussed in the thread, but is to gauge an idea of how we look after ourselves. Wow these are wise words some things to do to diet __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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9th January 2006, 17:10	#5 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 150	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance This year has started off well with getting back on my bike, as Mr Tebbit would recommend! So hopefully I will be doing a few endurance events this year like I used to, rather than working on a getting a heart attack. Drinking a little less 'pop' might help too! cheers Ed __________________
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9th January 2006, 18:34	#6 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 227	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance I think it's extremely important to maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness for diving. To that end I lift weights 3 days a week, do cardio 3-5 (depending on my schedule), and try to eat (mostly) healthy. I think the key is to set reachable goals, and to remember that we have to balance time spent in the gym, etc with the rest of our (busy) lives. Cameron Martz's book is excellent. I had the honor reading the pre-release version for comment- and I would highly recommend it. Heather __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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11th January 2006, 11:15	#7 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,186	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance I use the stairs and not the lift (elevator) I generally go for a walk round town at lunch time. Other than that I do nothing Rreally I should do more __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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19th January 2006, 17:30	#8 (permalink)
James Appel New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 60	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance I started diving in 1968, I had the body of a Greek god then. Now I just started CCR diving in 2005 and I am ashamed at how far I have let it go (55 now). I go to the gym at least 4 times a week and mostly fail on my eating habits (mmm chocolate.. mmmm chips). After reading some of the posts here and in other forums I have come to the conclusion that I'm going to DIE!! Guess I had better get serious, no more cheating, I'm not getting any younger and I'm not giving up diving.
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19th January 2006, 17:41	#9 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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20th January 2006, 05:50	#10 (permalink)
Nicholas von Rosen Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Helsingoer, Denmark Posts: 151	Re: Human v Unit Maintenance Stoped drinking Coke Stoped eating sweets Started eating more healthy Lost 14 kg until now... - will keep up until I reach 30-35 kg... Nick __________________ NICK
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