Calling all belly dancers new or experienced! A weight belt can make your hips move in super speed! Wearing a weight belt will increase the strength of your core and back muscles. After wearing an 8 to 12 pound weight belt, you will have more endurance, strength, and balance. If you look around for weight belts you will see that they can be quite expensive, so why not make your own belly dancers weight belt! more »

The purpose of a weight belt is to regulate buoyancy ' to make you sink faster or float more easily. With the right amount of weight you'll be able to dive down and peek at the wildlife up close without having to struggle to stay in proper viewing range. more »

Some people are more buoyant than others. If you're having trouble submerging when you're scuba diving, try adjusting your weight belt. more »

Gyms and health clubs are packed with free weights and equipment to help you get slim or buff. But there is always the risk of injury - and for those who like to exercise with free weights, the risk is greater. The standard weight belt is one piece of safety gear that weightlifters have traditionally relied on. more »

There are several advantages to making your own weight belt for your belly dancing costume as opposed to buying one. It is usually cheaper to make the belt than to buy it. You can custom design the color and style of the weight belt to match the rest of your costume. Amd handmade belts almost always fit better than ones that are purchased off the rack. more »

To use a weight belt for scuba diving, make sure the inside of the belt goes toward the inside of the body, and balance the belt with most of the weight on the hips. Use a weight belt with a right-handed release when scuba diving, considering insight from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving. more »

Exposure suits and proper weighting are essential for safe scuba diving. The geographic area you're diving in will dictate the average water temperature and the conditions to consider when choosing the right exposure suit. The type of dive suit and your equipment determine the correct weighting. You can get good deals on used dive suits and weight belts with a little persistence. more »

For any endeavor, one should be sure to have the proper equipment. This is particularly true in situations that could be dangerous, such as sky diving, rock climbing or scuba diving. During any dive, air tanks, breather, weight belt and dozens of other components must be properly tested. One of the most important tools for a scuba diver though, is his watch. more »

The dip machine is a flexible piece of equipment. Resistance levels can be changed with the pad. You can also do dips with body weight or with a weighted belt. A variety of exercises can be performed on a dip machine for the entire body. Do three to four sets of each exercise two or three times per week. more »