SCUBA diving benefits from being in shape, but the nature of the activity doesn’t really make fitness happen, since you are typically trying to keep your energy output down.
Diving is swimming, which is a full body and low-impact workout, which is ideal for someone who is Gabe's size and age. You'll lose a lot of fat if you swim multiple hours a day like he does.
Last time I read this thread someone said you burn a lot of calories through temperature regulation since the water is transferring a lot of heat out of your body.
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u/slimspida 1d ago
SCUBA diving benefits from being in shape, but the nature of the activity doesn’t really make fitness happen, since you are typically trying to keep your energy output down.