So, that leads one to ponder- ‘can you forget how to swim ?’ Once one has done enough swimming repetitions to learn the skill this knowledge is stored in the brain as what is known as procedural memory (the same thing that allows one to remember how to ride a bike even when they haven’t ridden one since they were a youngster).
For tech suits to be able to accomplish all of the aforementioned there is a lot of science and research required. And, science and research are both the opposite of cheap. So, this is what makes a tech suit so expensive- you aren’t so much paying for the specialized material itself as you are paying for all the science and research that went into that particular tech suit and its particular specialized material.
A now you’re wondering, how long after getting my ears pierced before I can swim? According to the National Health Service (NHS) based in England, one should ideally wait until the piercing site is fully healed which is expected from 6 to 8 weeks. However, they further state a minimum of 24 hours in the event that one cannot wait for full healing. Allowing the piercing site time to properly and fully heal, or at a minimum keeping the site dry, is important to reduce the risk of infection.
While one’s nipples can hurt for a number of reasons when it comes to swimming and one’s nipples hurting or being sore, one is most likely experiencing what is known as “Surfer’s Nipple(s)”. “Surfer’s Nipple(s)”, much like “Jogger’s Nipple(s)”, is simply a term for irritated and sore nipples stemming from friction. Even while wearing swim attire, breasts float ever so slightly in the water when swimming. The floating of one’s breasts in conjunction with the water, salt/sand, and swimsuit rubbing against one’s nipples can create friction which in turn can cause irritation/chafing. This irritation/chafing can be quite sore and/or painful.
There is no evidence to support that swimming while high/stoned has a positive effect on swim performance thereby making one a better swimmer or increasing their performance. In fact, studies show that marijuana impairs cognitive function, and long-term use has been linked to a decrease in response time, compromised executive function (a set of mental skills that includes memory, thinking, and self-control that one uses daily to learn, work and manage day-to-day life), and decreased eye control and movement.
So, what should you change into and do after swim practice? After swim practice, you want to clean, dry, and moisturize your skin, put on warm clothes that also provide loose layers, and refuel as well as recover properly.