Dive Desk at Maldives’ First Fitness Expo 2019

Dive Desk team at Maldives’ first Fitness Expo 2019 promoting scuba diving as a healthy lifestyle.

Dive Desk was proud to be featured at the first-ever Maldives Fitness Expo 2019, held at the National Art Gallery from 19–21 July 2019. To highlight scuba diving as a hobby that keeps you both physically active and mentally refreshed, we offered a PADI Open Water Diver Course to one lucky draw winner.

We are especially grateful for the opportunity given to our Managing Director and PADI Course Director, Adam Ashraf, to speak on stage about the many health benefits of scuba diving. While the ocean naturally draws people with its calming, therapeutic nature, many are still hesitant to explore beneath the waves. Our message was simple:

Scuba diving is good for your body—and good for your soul!

Scuba diving is more than adventure — it’s fitness, stress relief, and connection. 💙💪🌊 From building strength and endurance to calming the mind and making new friends, diving keeps the body active and the soul refreshed. #DiveHealthy #ScubaLife #MaldivesFitnessExpo

Among the key benefits we shared were:

• Strength and endurance: Swimming builds muscle, strengthens the core, and enhances endurance.

• Stress relief: Controlled breathing underwater induces calm, helping reduce stress and anxiety.

• Social connections: Diving introduces you to new friends who share the same passion for the ocean.

• Calorie burning: An hour underwater, mesmerized by vibrant coral reefs, can burn more calories than you realize.

• Full-body workout: Divers streamline their movement through water, engaging core, glute, and back muscles—strengthening major muscle groups without the strain of a traditional workout.

We extend a big thank you to all our PADI Pros and divers who supported us during the event, and a special thanks to Dr. Thaumeen and Dr. Wisham for your expert insights in helping us communicate the health and wellness benefits of diving.

At Dive Desk, we believe that scuba diving is more than an adventure—it’s a lifestyle that supports physical fitness, mental wellbeing, and a deeper connection with nature.