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There are various
forms of diving, for both sport, leisure and commercial reasons.
The more competitive version would be the platform and
springboard diving. For Olympic purposes, the platform would be
at a height of 10m, and springboards are generally 1 or 3m high.
Diving, basically the art of free-falling into water, requires a
demonstration of strength, flexibility, and aerobatics. Scoring
is split into three categories including the take-off, flight
through the air (considering trajectory and magnitude) and the
entry into the water. The Governing body for competitive diving
is FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation), which was
founded in London on 19.07.1908 at the end of the 1908 Summer
Olympics. Currently, we are waving the flag for British diving
with the very talented Tom Daley.
An alternative form of diving, and one which can prove to be an
addictive hobby, is scuba diving (scuba being an acronym
standing for "Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus").
This is a licensed hobby, and PADI (Professional Association of
Diving Instructors) courses are regularly held throughout the
country. There is also the British Sub Aqua Club, formed in the
UK in 1953, and is currently the largest diving club worldwide.
Diving without the apparatus for breathing include snorkelling
and free-diving where the person would just hold their breath.
This can be a very rewarding form of leisure, the sheer beauty
of the underwater world, the calm, the space. A very popular
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Specialist Training
Equipment for Diving |
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Understanding which muscles that you use in your chosen sport is
the first step to building a highly focused exercise regime.
Maximising your workout efforts will help you to excel at your
chosen sport and see real results in your training. |
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The core muscles of your body are
essential when training for diving, whether Olympic high board
or Sub Aqua. At Heroes we offer our customers a wide range of
core fitness training tools, ranging from the highly
technological
Cross-Trainers / Exercise Machines to the simple, but very
effective,
Swiss Style Exercise Balls.
We also stock an item that
specifically targets your aerobic capacity.
The Power Lung is a fantastic tools that allows you to make
massive improvements in your lung fitness ... even when you are
at home ! |
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Heroes Fitness Stores is
different from many sports retailers. We have stores in Norwich,
Ipswich and Colchester which will welcome your visit and
will be only too pleased to discuss your rehabilitation and
advise you on the best supplements and stacks to help you
recover.
Alternatively, you could call us
on 01603 763870 or Email:
heroesmuscle@btconnect.com for one to one advise on any
sports training topic.
Your goals are our goals :-) |
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Nutrition Advice for
Diving |
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Diving is a sport
that requires a mixture of physical conditioning, acrobatic
ability and an extreme strength of nerve. Below are some
supplement suggestions that our qualified sports advisers think
may offer you gains in your diving training.
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Heroes Fitness Stores is your
one-stop-shop for all of your sports nutritional requirements.
We have hand-picked our
Supplement Stacks to provide you with the best possible
complimentary nutritional supplements at fantastic prices ! |
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Injury & Rehabilitation
Advice for Diving |
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Physical
Strength, Acrobatic Flexibility and Aerobic Capacity make this
sport very demanding on the bodies of divers. Tearing of muscles
during training can be both painful and a tedious drain on
training time. When injuries do arise it is essential to find
treatment and support to allow your muscles the best conditions
to repair.
At Heroes Fitness
Stores we pride ourselves on the range of sport supports that we
keep in stock. Below we have listed a few that a diver may find
a useful aid in the recovery plan.
Note: All injuries should
always be seen by a medical practitioner. |
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