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.
