AQUANAU NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS!
15.03.2012
After a fun and relaxing dive in the bay of Alicante, friends and clients of the Dive Centre enjoyed a "brunch" organized by AQUANAU to commemorate its first anniversary.
It has been a year of hard work and dedication. From the very beginning the team had clear of what they wanted to achieve, and they have done this successfully. AQUANAU exists to provide a legal, professional and safe service to Alicante tourists. This is more than just a first anniversary: it is a celebration of all successes achieved, often against predictions of what current market forces thought possible.
Our second year will continue the philosophy of doing it right. For the new season AQUANAU will stay focussed on the demanding diver, the diver who knows what he wants: a fun and safe dive.
SCUBA DIVING
NEW CELEBRITY FITNESS TREND
30.01.2012
Sick of the gym or the cold winter weather? Then it's time to try the new workout that celebs like Jessica Alba, Sandra Bullock, Katie Holmes, and Nina Dobrev of the CW show The Vampire Diaries love: scuba diving! Although scuba diving may seem like more of a fun vacation activity rather than a workout, scuba burns tons of calories while tightening and toning your body.
"Scuba diving provides a full body workout that combines cardio and strength training to burn calories, tone muscles and even improve breathing" says Theresa Kaplan, director of communications for The Professional Association of Diving Instructors(PADI). "Although your body is buoyant underwater and you feel virtually weightless while scuba diving, maneuvering through water requires constant motion by your entire body, thus toning and strengthening muscles in your thighs, shoulders and your core."
In fact, just 30 minutes of scuba diving can burn up to 400 calories for the average woman. Most diving excursions last about 30 to 45 minutes, so depending on the diver’s experience level and the type of dive, it's not uncommon to burn 500+ calories during one workout.
One of the best things about scuba diving though — and the reason why so many celebrities enjoy it — is because it doesn't feel like a workout.
"The act of exploring the underwater world and being one amongst a sea of unique creatures and organisms is an exhilarating and life-changing experience unlike no other," Kaplan says. "Scuba diving provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, which is why so many people, celebrities included, are drawn to this activity."
While many celebrities go scuba diving in tropical areas — Dobrev recently earned her Open Water Diver certification at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa over the holiday season — you don't have to go to a beach to scuba. PADI, which is the world’s largest recreational scuba diving organization, has more than 6,000 dive centers and resorts and 135,000 PADI instructors worldwide. For those who don’t live near open water, they can still learn how to scuba dive in a confined pool at their local PADI dive center, Kaplan says.
"PADI offers a Discover Scuba Experience for those who aren’t quite ready to dive into the certification process, but want to experience the act of breathing underwater," she says. "For those who are ready to start their certification process, PADI provides a wide range of courses such as Open Water Diver, which can be started at a local dive center or online through PADI’s eLearning option."
One of the best things about scuba diving though is that it does give you a unique adventure to go along with your workout. For example, one can spot Whale Sharks in Utila, see Manta Rays at night in Kona or swim along the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Kaplansays.
No matter where or why you scuba though, be sure to warm-up, stretch and hydrate just like you would for any other workout.
"Although you may not feel it underwater, you are actually sweating and exerting energy while scuba diving, so it’s important to stay hydrated during your diving excursion," Kaplan says. "Getting plenty of rest and stretching beforehand will also help prevent any cramping underwater and will allow you to swim through the waters with ease."
by Jennifer Walters 23.01.2012 www.shape.com
I FACE AQUANAU PHOTO CONTEST
AQUANAU ORGANIZES ONE MORE CHALLENGE
21.01.2012
For the occasion of the first aniversarie of this Dive Centre, we give birth to the I Face Aquanau Photo Contest.
It will be an open themed contest in which you will only have to send your best 2011 diving season photo along with your data.
The photos will be published by AQUANAU in its facebook and subjected to its users votes.
You will find all the information required on AQUANAU's web and facebook.
DRY SUIT TOUR IN AQUANAU
AQUANAU WILL MARK THE START OF THE 2012 SEASON WITH THE DAYS OF DRY SUIT
23.12.2011
After a season finale full of successive hits, AQUANAU is already putting together the following season.
Customers may attend a Master Class on management and maintenance of equipment by David Perea, PADI Regional Manager Spain & Portugal and dive while testing available models. In the end, you can get your PADI certification of Dry suits speciality .
ENTER THE LEGEND
"ONLY A NEW LEGEND CAN SURPASS THE LEGEND"
10.12.2011
AQUANAU had the pleasure of hosting in its facilities the launch of the newest model of a legendary regulator with the presence and support of Spain's Aqua Lung General Director, Christoph Gonzalez.
A new "Legend" is out. After 10 years, Aqua Lung redesigns this regulator to improve on its performences without losing its key features and reestablishing Aqua Lung's position as trend setter and market leader for vet another generation.
