So, when was the last time you went scuba diving in Gran Canaria? We bet you had an experience of a life time underwater! After all, this amazing activity offers the freedom of movement and gives you chance to observe the beautiful marine life in Gran Canaria. What most of us are not aware of in diving are its health benefits. Intrigued? Read on to explore them.
Let’s cut the wait time and move straight over to the seven most surprising ways by which diving in Gran Canaria can heal your mind, body and soul.
- Increases Fitness Levels
As you move through the water, your muscles tend to work harder than on land due to the resistance, pushing your whole body through the water. Unlike the land-based exercises that may cause little strain on joints, scuba diving and swimming has less strain on your body making it easier to mobilise and work your muscles.
- Relieves Stress
Divers usually breathe slowly and deeply, similar to how they breathe during meditation. This technique induces your body and mind into a state of calmness, leaving all the stress of day to day life at the surface. This gives you ‘time out’ for your mind and body to relax, rest and rejuvenate.
- Lowers Blood Pressure
Another remarkable thing about diving is that it can lower blood pressure. After all the excitement of getting the water, adrenaline pumping, your body will start to relax once your settled, performing the deep breathing technique. This reduces our heart rate, blood pressure and also improves the circulatory system.
- Healing Effects Of Salty Water
Salt water is packed with natural minerals that are particularly beneficial to the skin. Salty water absorbs all of the toxins that are in the skin, working to treat any infections and speeds up the healing process of any cuts or wounds. Salt water is also very good at absorbing excess oil that may overproduce, clearing the face from spots and clogged pores.
- SUN
People usually dive on vacation in a warm, sunny destination. Sunlight gives a boost to your vitamin D levels that are essential for the absorption of calcium in the bones to make them healthier and stronger. The sun also releases endorphins through our body which generates the feeling of happiness and joy.
Now that you have gained sufficient knowledge about scuba diving and the health benefits it accompanies, go ahead and enrol yourself for a course at Canary Diving. It’s time to take up this leisure activity as your hobby and watch for yourself the countless ways by which it shall benefit you!