Is winter also suitable for swimming? What are the precautions compared to other seasons?

in swimming •  8 years ago 

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First, note:

1, fully equipped.

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In addition to swimsuit, goggles, swimming cap and other equipment, in the winter swimming must bring slippers, so as not to cool the soles of the feet; with bath towels or towels, so as to rest in the middle or after bathing warm. In addition, the swimming pool room temperature is high, humidity, it is recommended wearing a relatively simple, easy to wear off and warm clothes, so that clothes.

2, adequate preparation activities.

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Compared with the summer, do the preparatory activities before swimming is the key. Winter due to low temperatures, joints are relatively fragile, before the water, be sure to open the various joints. It is recommended to do more vertical jump, pull shoulder, arm and other stretching exercises, focusing on warm-up legs, arms, waist, to prevent crabs during the swimming process. In general, the preparation time is about 5-10 minutes to feel the body slightly red, fever as well.

3, rest, water, shower should pay attention to keep warm.
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Many swimmers in the middle of rest or during the bathroom do not pay attention to warm, resulting in rapid decline in body temperature, resulting in cold cold. The head of the most easy to heat, if the water, shower wet hair, it is easy to cause the rapid loss of heat. Therefore, in the middle of the rest, after the water to be covered with towels, bath should be dry after the hair, put on clothes, the best condition with the hair dryer to dry hair.

Second, the advantages of winter swimming:

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1, contribute to the body's blood circulation. Swimming when the water can play a role in the body massage. When the skin is cold, causing vasoconstriction can prevent and reduce the elderly in the arteriosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.

2, can improve the cold resistance and immunity. Swimming to promote the metabolism, thereby enhancing the body's ability to resist cold, which can prevent respiratory diseases.

3, can enhance the respiratory function, reduce or prevent the winter prone to respiratory diseases. Water density 800 times larger than the air, people in the swimming to bear a lot of pressure, so the muscle to force to overcome the pressure of water, so that deep breathing, increased vital capacity, thereby enhancing the ability to adapt to environmental stimuli, reduce disease occur.

4, often participate in winter swimming with a clear physical fitness, anti-aging effect.

5, is a good weight loss exercise. In all kinds of weight loss exercise, swimming is worth recommending exercise items. Often swim the body more bodybuilding, there is a developed chest, streamline shape; people who do not swim, in the water bubble, playing water battles, have a little effect on weight loss.

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