How Long After Bleaching Hair Can You Swim? What Happens if You Swim Too Early!

Some experts recommend waiting only 24-72 hours before getting back in the water- pool or ocean- to swim while others recommend at least 7 (sometimes 10) days. Ultimately, the exact wait time will depend on the aforementioned conditions and where exactly you and your hair- both pre-bleach and post-bleach- fall on the spectrum. 

Can Basketball Shoes Be Used for Running? (And Vice Versa!)

Basketball shoes can be used for running, but only for short distances. For anything longer than a very short run, you would be much better off wearing a running-specific shoe in order to protect your feet. Additionally, the extra weight of a basketball shoe would result in increased fatigue if worn during a longer run. Finally, running in higher topped basketball shoes will often result in chafing and blistering around the ankles and Achilles tendon area.

What Is That Whistling Noise During Olympic Swimming?

It might be a horn, a whistle, a shout or even some kind of honking noise. More than likely, that same noise has been present during training so the athlete has been conditioned to listen for it. Just like in other sports, the coaches are encouraging their athletes to give their best performance.