The former CEO of an industrial and commercial biohazard waste removal company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jan Berkowitz enjoyed the experience of managing his own business. When he has time for leisure pursuits, Jan Michael Berkowitz enjoys the challenge that big game fishing provides and has won several blue water fishing tournaments.While many big game fishermen enjoy the thrill of the hunt, big game fishing is also good for your body. Reeling in game fish can help you improve your balance and strengthen your core muscles. Keeping your balance while riding on a boat on the open water requires you to use muscles that you do not usually exercise. Then, as you fight a large fish in heavy seas, your physical effort increases and you burn more calories. Focus on using your shoulder and core muscles to lead the fish in rather than your back to protect yourself from strain.Even after you start to lure in a game fish like the big black marlin, you need to call up additional reserves to “leader” the large fish alongside the boat and prepare to haul it up out of the water. There are other ways to remain active on the boat when you are not fishing; you can get light exercise by setting lines, chopping bait, or cleaning up. Finally, remember to stay hydrated with water and eat healthy snacks while enjoying your fishing trip.
For more than six years, Jan Michael Berkowitz served as the CEO of GDC. In this capacity, he oversaw operations at the Louisiana-based bio-remediation company. A PADI-certified diver, Jan Michael Berkowitz enjoys scuba diving in his free time.Most fins are divided into two categories: full-foot and open-heel fins. Similar to a slip-on shoe, full-foot fins cover the entire foot and heel. They are the most effective at transferring energy from the foot to the fin and allow divers to travel without any extra dive boots. Further, their lighter weight makes full-foot fins a popular choice among warm-water divers.Meanwhile, open-heel fins are kept on the foot with a heel strap. These straps either are made from flexible rubber that can be tightened or loosened, as is the case with standard straps, or feature a coiled metal spring that stretches across the heel, also known as a spring strap. Many divers in cooler waters prefer open-heel fins because they are worn with dive boots. These boots feature varying levels of thermal protection and remain on the feet when the fin is removed.Within these two main categories, divers can also choose between a paddle or split fin. Paddle fins, also known as blade fins, feature a continuous piece of rubber or plastic that allows divers to kick more efficiently. They are ideal for frog and flutter kicking and can be found in different degrees of flexibility. Split fins, on the other hand, have a large cut down the center that separates the fin into two pieces. This split requires divers to kick with more effort, but it can help when swimming in areas with little to no current.
Passionate environmental activist Jan Berkowitz spent six years serving as the CEO of GDC, an environmental and waste services company based in Louisiana. In his free time, Jan Berkowitz enjoys scuba diving and is certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors.When scuba diving, you do not want to waste any air or to consume more than you have to. One of the first ways to reduce your air consumption is to check your equipment for leaks. Look around your connection points, o-rings, and inflator hose before going into the water. It’s also important that you’re using the right equipment. Make sure that your fins suit the environment and help you move through the water with ease. Remove unnecessary equipment to streamline your body. As a corollary, always get gear that fits properly. Equipment that is too large or too small can cause drag and/or make you feel uncomfortable during your dive, which in turn can affect how you breathe.Beyond using the right equipment, work on improving your fitness. If you are out of shape, you become winded faster. By getting yourself in shape, you will have more stamina and can control your breathing much better.Finally, always stay relaxed and move slowly when diving. This will help you move through the water without increasing your heart or breathing rate.
