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	I'm not happy with my cons. rate either, but I have noticed that
	it is almost cut in half after a few dives in the same location
	and/or constant (2,3, or 4 days) diving. This doesn't make a
	difference if I am stage diving and picking or dropping bottles,
 	or if I am just going on a quick dive with a group of other people
	to a new location. My problem is not task loading; it is just
	anxiety or nerves. I try to stay in shape, but I have been 
	cursed by genetics to be a few pounds heavier than I should be.
	Running and swimming seem to be the best thing for getting in 	
	shape for diving, the physique of runners and swimmers is usually
	the best for less drag and less effort in propulsion. I am trying
	to get in better shape now and have noticed that my cons. rate
	is going down, but the fluctuation due to anxiety or nerves is more
	of a determinant than cardio efficiency. Don't get me wrong, I'm
	not spaz-I am just a little apprehensive about new sites.
	Anybody else notice the change-dramatic or not?

	
> George, you have mentioned a few times that your gas consumption rate
> is good.  (very impressive compared to the "dumb red-necks" who
> learned their gear configuration from the Red Green show).  My
> question is what do you (or anyone on the list) do to maintain this
> efficiency.  I try to do some cardiovascular-intense activities.  I'm
> certainly not a couch-potato, but my gas cons. rate is still poor.
> 
> Comments?

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