Why Do Swimmers Slap Themselves Before Racing? Is It Helpful!
While the idea of swimmers engaging in self-inflicted slaps before a race may sound peculiar, it serves a purpose.
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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...
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....
Triathlons often use caps of different colors to help differentiate between athletes of different genders or abilities. Using colorful caps for wave starts makes it easy to tell at a glance whether...
Humans become negatively buoyant in water because their overall density is higher than in the water theyโre submerged in. This is primarily due to the composition of the human body, which is made...
Swimmer's ear drops can cause a burning or stinging sensation in the ear when they are first applied. This is a common side effect and is usually temporary. The burning or stinging sensation may...