How many calories does a SCUBA DIVE burn? 

Ever wondered how many Calories or Kilojoules one Scuba Dive burns? These days, with everyone on stay fit and eat right regimes, you will have noticed that almost everything is turned into Kilojoules burned and Kilojoules consumed. The very fear of eating a freddo frog (70 Calories / 293 Kilojoules in a 30g frog!) sits in the back of your mind while you sit and enjoy it – knowing that it will take a bit of exercise to “work it off”.

Well… For those of you who are lucky enough to enjoy our awesome sport of Scuba Diving, you will be happy to know that we have done the hard work for you and have come up with those magical numbers that will make you feel a whole lot better about the big lunch you have onboard Blue Destiny between dives. 

Just to be fair to those other “not so much fun” sports and activities, we’ve included the Kilojoules burned for those too.

• Please note – These measurements are based on 60kg person and an 85kg person * I will give you a link to personalise your own weight vs activity so you can get a more exact number of Freddo Frogs you can eat after each activity to be “Kilojoule neutral”. 

Snorkelling : (Kilojoules burned per hour) 

60kg – 1412kj  (4.81 Frogs)

85kg – 1712kj  (5.84 Frogs)

Skateboarding : (Kilojoules burned per hour) 

60kg – 1412kj  (4.81 Frogs)

85kg – 1712kj  (5.84 Frogs)

Body Boarding: (Kilojoules burned per hour)

60kg – 847kj    (2.89 Frogs)

85kg – 1027kj  (3.50 Frogs)

Swimming : (Kilojoules burned per hour) * Freestyle fast or Breast stroke (same)

60kg – 2826kj  (9.65 Frogs)

85kg – 3424kj  (11.68 Frogs)

Spearfishing : (Kilojoules burned per hour)

60kg – 1757kj  (5.99 Frogs)

85kg – 2489kj  (8.49 Frogs)

Paddle Boarding: : (Kilojoules burned per hour)

60kg – 847kj    (2.89 Frogs)

85kg – 1027kj  (3.50 Frogs)

Scootering:  (Kilojoules burned per hour)

60Kg – 1412kj  (4.81 Frogs)

85kg – 1712kj  (5.84 Frogs)

Surfing : (Kilojoules burned per hour)

60kg – 847kj  (2.89 Frogs)

85kg – 1027kj (3.50 Frogs)

Scuba Diving: : (Kilojoules burned per hour)

60kg – 1980kj  (6.75 Frogs)

85kg – 2399kj  (8.18 Frogs)

So there you have it! 

Swimming is the most physical activity with the highest Calories / Kilojoules burned per hour followed by SCUBA DIVING!! The great part about Scuba diving is that the exercise is happening while you do what you love the most. Now if that isn’t a great reason to go diving, then what is? 

** To find your own personal kilojoules burn based on your weight use these links:

www.8700.com.au/balance-and-burn/how-to-burn-your-kjs/

www.mydr.com.au/tools/calories-burned-calculator

And before you say anything about the author of this article… Its been a long time between dives and not so long between Freddo Frogs ok? 

written by Lee Johnson

Seeking the Elusive Weedy Sea Dragon

Wednesday 3 May 2023

The sea was calm, no wind and the excitement palpable as our group of keen divers got together for the weedy hunt. I’ve got the coords for the weedies down pat now, and they have been easy to find the last few times. Sure enough, 5 weedies were spotted in total.

This dive site never fails to delight, and our divers also spotted a bobtail squid, octopus, a Port Jackson shark, stingrays, flounders, and the biggest jelly fish you ever did see, complete with a colony of fish in the middle!

Yes, the water is getting a bit cooler. Don’t let this deter you, get a drysuit if you have to. The diving is amazing this time of the year. Hope to see you soon!

Divemaster Barb Johnson

Omeo Wreck Club Night Dive

Wednesday 26 April 2023

The weather is turning and it is the brave that take to the water at night.

Despite challenging conditions we ventured out at the Omeo Wreck on Wednesday night. Visibility was limited at around a metre but there was still some interesting critters out there. Franz found his Moray and the rest of us were green with envy. We looked just like him.

Thanks again to those that came along to our free Wednesday night Manta Club dive. These are great social events and an awesome way to meet like minded divers.

See you next Wednesday.

written by PADI Divemaster Phil McDonald

Sunday's Club Dive at Robb Jetty

Sunday 2 April 2023

Twenty two keen divers met at Perth Scuba for the traditional sausage sizzle, equipment hire and brief. After which we all headed off to Robb Jetty for the mornings dive. After a little challenge trekking over the sand dune to the beach was great to hit the water. Vis turned out to be pretty great 10 -15m and every one had a great time exploring the site .

Divemaster Guy Benney

Bulk Jetty Club Dive

Sunday 26 March 2023

Thank you to everyone that came to the Perth Scuba club dive. We met at the shop for a barbecue breakfast then headed down to Bulk Jetty. The water was nice and flat with only a slight current, visibility was average with only about 1 to 2 meters for most of the dive with it getting worse at a depth of about 8 meters. There were crabs, nudibranch and seahorses seen resulting in some very happy divers.

written by Sean Stolk - PADI Divemaster