One of the fundamental skills first taught to any new diver is the art of buoyancy control. Most people generally gained their first taste of buoyancy as a child, learning to swim. Taking deep breaths caused them to float, while exhaling caused them to sink. This idea is taken into diving, with the aid of specialised equipment, to advance the enjoyment of the dive as divers are able to control...

It is well known that having a good cardiovascular fitness has numerous long-lasting health benefits. However, are there any benefits of having a high level of fitness to diving? Cardiovascular Fitness Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues, and the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement. Having a good level of fitness...