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FitDiver� Mobile Fitness App for Scuba Divers

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Navigating the waters of fitness for scuba diving may seem daunting however, these tried and true exercises for the major muscles of the upper body are as certain as the tides to develop "A Treasured Chest."

Scuba Divers Share Vision of Fitness

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

SAN DIEGO - Local scuba divers, Gary Hawkins, Founder of Ride FitTM and underwater videographer, and Gretchen M. Ashton, CFT, NBFE, owner of ScubaFit� and FitDiver�, have joined forces. Committed to the health and wellness of scuba divers, both have personal fitness stories, are inspired by adventures in scuba diving, and empowered by the influence of the sport to motivate divers to fitness.

Diving in Bali in the Rainy Season

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Bali has two seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. So what's the best season to dive on Bali? Not as straightfoward as you might think as both have its advantages and disadvantages.

Pros Team Up to Bring Fitness to Divers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

PADI approves brand new ScubaFit� Diver Distinctive Specialty Course

Dive and fitness instructors alike can now become certified to teach fitness to divers. The Padi ScubaFit� course was developed by Gretchen M. Ashton, a certified fitness trainer and Stephen Mendel, a multi agency scuba instructor.

Early Bird Tickets available now for Rebreather Forum 3 - expires 1st February 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

For anyone with an interest in rebreather technology and science, Rebreather Forum 3 (RF3) is an unmissable occasion. With all the major players attending, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get up to speed with current thinking in rebreather technology, from the industry�s foremost minds.