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// August 9th, 2010 // 61 Comments » // Diving, Medical
Where did all your energy go? You burned it, but not in ways you’d notice–ways that work up a sweat. (more…)
// May 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Medical
It’s not uncommon to see obese divers; they are a reflection of the general lack of fitness among Americans. However, obesity doesn’t preclude a person from diving. Some of the most experienced and skillful divers I have known were significantly overweight. But obesity in a diver does lead to an increased risk of complications and health problems when diving. In fact, anyone who is 20 percent or more above their ideal body weight is disqualified from commercial, military or scientific diving in the United States. (more…)
