Expert Scuba Diving Tips for Beginners and Pros

Scuba diving is a sport that is gaining more followers every day, and the best is that you only need training, basic equipment and a suitable place to dive and explore a new world, full of underwater life which will make this an unforgettable and unique experience. There are multiple scuba diving destinations where you will always find certified instructors who are ready to teach you safely and responsibly how to enter this wonderful world.

There are multiple scuba diving destinations where you will always find certified instructors who are ready to teach you safely and responsibly how to enter this wonderful world.

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Here are our recommendations for making this activity one of the best experiences of your life:


  • Check your physical condition, if you have any doubts , consult your doctor first, ask to have your ears, respiratory system and general health checked
  • In the water, any movement costs effort, therefore it is recommended before diving to make some physical training to prepare the body, strengthening legs, glutes and lower back, and if you have the opportunity, practice your swimming with diving fins
  • Cycling or running helps improve lung and aerobic capacity 
  • Before diving, check that all the equipment is in optimal conditions
  • If you are going to dive for the first time, it is better to dive in calm, temperate, shallow waters and with good visibility 


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  • You must be aware of yourslef, your sourrandings, and the partners that are diving with you 
  • Control the speed during the ascent so that the pressure is gradually regulated avoiding decompression syndrome 
  • A guide to ascent, is to go slower than the column of bubbles that is emitted with each exhalation
  • One of the golden rules in diving, is to always stay calm, mainly if there is any problem
  • Eat a low-fat, protein-containing menu a few hours before the dive to give digestion time. Avoid foods that cause acidity such as citrus and diuretics (tea or coffee)
  • Beware of the ears: If they get plugged, cover the nostrils with your fingers and blow at the same time through the nose. This maneuver is known as Vasalva
  • After diving, rest, hydrate and eat a menu that gives you energy
  • Allow at least 24 hours after the last dive, in order to give the body time to eliminate the residual nitrogen naturally


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Requirements to learn to dive


  • Where to learn to dive: In a diving center that has the backing of an international association, such as PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), you can also do it with certified instructors 
  • Having the right equipment: In the diving centers where the courses are held, the equipment is included, but if you plan to dedicate yourself to this activity, it is better to have your own with a brand that guarantees quality
  • Diving in company: It is a command for safe diving,do not stay away from others 
  • Learn to communicate in the water: Making simple signals with your hands is essential when diving to be able to communicate with your diving partners
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What equipment is needed?


  • Neoprene suit suitable for the temperature of the water in which you are going to dive
  • Diving goggles that fits your face 
  • Adjustable diving fins It must be attached to the foot along its entire length, without pressing or over-tightening, especially on toes and heels
  • The buoyancy compensator that enables neutral buoyancy to be achieved underwater. It´s also usefull in ascents and descents
  • Lead weight belt to reduce buoyancy to yourself and the equipment
  • A diving tank chosen according to the type of dive that will be carried out
  • Regulator: Allows the exit of air from the diving tank regulatedly


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  • Dive watch to monitor the time during the dive
  • Dive Computer - Displays the time and depth it takes to stay within nitrogen limits
  • Dive flashlight: It is a great help for some moments during diving


Benefits of safe diving


  • Expands lung capacity
  • Improves the psychomotor aspect
  • It is a great therapy for anxiety and stress
  • Self-confidence increases
  • You will appreciate nature more
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If you have set out to discover unimaginable places, your holidays will not be the same if you do not dare to immerse yourself in the aquatic world. Remember that 70% of our planet is made up of water.

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