Posts by sherifjallad

Runners wear long socks because they help shield their legs from the elements, especially during trail running, they also provide various benefits to running performance such as improved recovery,...

Some swimmers choose to shave their eyebrows, either to streamline their appearance or to help reduce drag. However, no evidence shaving your eyebrows actually makes you faster in the water. In fact,...

Exposure to chlorinated water can strip away natural oils and leave the hair dry and brittle. Furthermore, the constant friction of the hair rubbing against the pool water can lead to breakage. While...

In general, it is agreed that the swim cap's primary duty is not to keep the hair dry but to improve swimmer aerodynamics, and make them more visible and easier to spot in the water. However, while...

There are certain foods that swimmers should not include in their diet, while most attention needs to be paid to pre-swim meals if the swimmer wants to avoid nausea and bloating during the actual...

Chlorine has an unpleasant taste and even worse smell but is also quite risky to ingest or leave on a person's skin as it might lead to chlorine poisoning or skin irritation. Should a swimmer have...