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If you haven’t tried scuba diving before, the idea of strapping a tank of compressed air to your back and heading underwater can probably, quite understandably, sound a bit alarming. It’s quite natural to have concerns and be interested to know if there are any adverse health effects of scuba diving. As well as the …
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If you are any sort of an exercise junky you are sure to have heard of the terms anaerobic and aerobic exercise. But have you ever wondered which category surfing fits into? By now you will know that surfing is a great full-body workout, but what type of workout is it? Because of the nature …
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The ocean covers 71% of the earth’s surface, so if you like exploring nature, then visiting the underwater world could seem like an exciting idea. You could see amazing coral reefs or visit ancient shipwrecks for yourself rather than just watching them on National Geographic documentaries. But you might be concerned about how safe scuba …
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Fun, relaxing, casual, competitive, exhilarating, and extreme. These are all words that have been used to describe surfing. Surfing is considered to be an extreme sport, but is it really? How can a relaxing and casual activity be considered extreme? It is not so much the activity of surfing that is extreme, but more of …
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Do you feel like you could kayak for hours if only your back didn’t hurt? Or, do you worry that your lengthy kayaking sessions could lead to long-term pain? Sciatica is a type of pain that starts at the sciatic nerve, which is located in your lower back. When you think about the position that …
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Whether you’ll find a holiday scuba diving better on Maui or Kauai can depend on what else you want from the trip and how experienced a diver you are. Both these Hawaiian islands offer fantastic diving, along with gorgeous natural scenery and numerous activities on land. Suppose you’re planning an all-out diving trip. In that …
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What springs to mind when you think about the benefits of scuba diving? Maybe it’s getting away from it all, floating freely underwater and being at one with nature? Perhaps it’s traveling to new places for adventure and excitement? But can a good workout be a benefit of scuba diving? While it might not be …
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If you’re not a strong swimmer, or indeed can’t swim at all, you might be wondering if that completely rules out scuba diving for you. We can definitely say that you don’t need to beat Michael Phelps in the pool to be a successful scuba diver. But to be a fully certified diver, you do …
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Have you ever watched a surfer and thought, that is sort of like skateboarding? Surfing is just like skateboarding when it comes to the stance you take on the board. The two sports use identical balance techniques and very similar movements. Apart from the stance and movements, surfing and skating are surrounded by very similar …
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Does visiting pristine tropical reefs, discovering sunken warships, or indeed checking out the sights in the waters near to where you live sound like something you’d be interested in? Do you worry that this would be too hard for you to achieve? This article will show you that no, scuba diving isn’t hard and that …
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