We learned together. Specific techniques and hints on snorkeling for seniors are discussed in our tips feature this month. But the most important advice is not about how to use fins, masks, or clear snorkels. Rather, what I've learned, through years of interaction, is that snorkeling is an activity appropriate for any age group, including those over 60. As our bodies mature with age, and as our minds increase in wisdom, there are many compromises to be reconciled in the realm of physical activity.
Some sports become risky for bones that break more easily and heal more slowly.
Other activities may lose their appeal as being too self-indulgent and lacking adequate social or intellectual components to maintain interest. And some athletics simply become too strenuous. Snorkeling, on the other hand, is a skill easily mastered by anyone comfortable in the water, regardless of age. The amount of physical energy expended while snorkeling is entirely up to the individual. I'm sure we all know people who delight in kicking vigorously, measuring their prowess in either speed or distance.