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The Pleasures of Swimming & Importance of Maintaining Pool Hygiene
Swimming is one of the
most enjoyable and invigorating outdoor water sports that people of all
age groups can indulge in. Whether you are looking for a refreshing break
from the summer heat or longing for a recreational activity that the
entire family can enjoy together, swimming is definitely one of the best
options there is.
Swimming Is Fun
Taking a dip in the pool on a hot summer day or gliding through its fresh
blue waters can be a fun way to relax, unwind and rejuvenate your tired
body and stressed mind. This is probably the reason why pool parties are
so popular with today’s generation who are living a highly demanding and
hectic life.
Swimming Is Healthy All of us know
the importance of staying fit and swimming is just as good a form of
exercise as walking, jogging or cycling. Besides weight reduction,
swimming benefits a person’s cardiovascular system, improves muscle
strength, flexibility and posture as well as helps in toning all parts of
the body. Swimming provides a sense of freedom and removes lethargy from
both the body as well as the mind.
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Swimming Is Good For Kids If
you have children, you must consider enrolling them to a Club or
Activity Centre where they can take up swimming classes on weekends,
during holidays or whenever possible. Not only is swimming a highly
valuable skill to have in terms of personal safety, it also plays an
important role in conditioning a child’s body from an early age and
making them confident individuals.
Don’t Forget Pool Hygiene Just
as the health benefits of swimming can not be underestimated, the
dangers of not maintaining personal and pool hygiene can also not be
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Irrespective of whether
you swim in your own personal pool at home or a public swimming pool at
the Club etc, you should never undermine the importance of pool hygiene
and personal cleanliness before, during and after entering a pool. This is
because a swimming pool that is not kept in good sanitary conditions can
actually become a home for diseases rather than a recreational heaven.
In the absence of proper pool hygiene and
cleanliness regime followed by those using the swimming pool, several
diseases and health conditions can be passed on from one pool user to the
other. These include nose and throat infection, cold and cough,
conjunctivitis, respiratory problems, skin infection as well as gastro
intestinal infection, among others. Hence, to avoid the spread of these,
make sure to pay attention to your own personal hygiene as well as the
hygiene of the pool you intend swimming in.
Personal Hygiene &
Healthy Swimming Tips
• Take a cleansing shower before entering the pool and don’t forget
the foot bath.
• Wash your hands thoroughly, especially after using the toilet.
• Always wear a clean swimming suit and wash it after every use.
• Do not enter the pool if you are suffering from allergies or other
illnesses such as diarrhea, eye or skin infection as they may spread
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• Do not wear contact
lenses while swimming as both your eyes and your lenses can get
infected.
• At all times, avoid swallowing or getting pool water in your mouth.
• Tie up your hair and wear a cap before getting into the pool.
• Avoid putting any kind of lotion. If you have, make sure to wash it
off during the shower.
• Always use clean washed towels and wash them well after every use.
Swimming Do’s & Don’ts for Children
• Make sure that your kids are trained by a professional before allowing
them to swim.
• Never leave young children unattended anywhere near a swimming pool.
• Take your children on regular bathroom breaks.
• Train them to maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene.
• If your child is suffering from any illness, do not allow them to swim
or enter the pool.
Swimming Pool
- Cleaning & Maintenance
Devote the necessary time and attention in maintaining proper sanitary
conditions in your home swimming pool if you want to have a healthy and
happy swimming experience. Those of you who use a public pool must see to
it that the management and staff take care of swimming pool hygiene at all
times.
Chlorine disinfectants are added to the pool water in order to kill germs
that infect the water and cause illnesses to the swimmers. Those
maintaining the swimming pool must educate themselves with regards to the
right quantity of chlorine that should be added and at what intervals of
time.
In the event that you
suffer from skin or eye irritation from being in the pool, inform the
authorities about it and get the water checked to make sure that it is
clean the next time.
• The pool should be disinfected regularly to keep bacteria and micro
organisms at bay.
• The filtration and water circulation of the pool must be attended to.
• In order to reduce the chances of infection, the pool and deck area, the
showers, changing rooms, handrails, etc – everything must be kept clean
and disinfected regularly.
• Proper procedures must be followed to empty the pool from time to time
in order to scrub the floors etc.
• Those cleaning the swimming pool should also maintain personal hygiene.
• A quality skimmer must be used to pull out leaves, insects and other
articles that may fall into the water.
• A good quality plastic pool cover may be used to cover the pool to
prevent it from getting dirty especially if the pool will not be used for
sometime.
• Food items and drinks should be avoided near the pool.
If you haven’t already, now is the time to make swimming a part of your
regular exercise routine. Begin your day feeling relaxed and rejuvenated
with a few laps or end the day with a relaxing night dip to let go of all
the tensions of a long and tiring day – the choice is yours! Become a
responsible swimmer and enjoy the benefits of swimming!
Contributing Writer
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Akanksha is a freelance content writer and
enjoys penning down her thoughts on various topics. Get in touch
with her at akanksha.sinha@gmail.com
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The opinions expressed in this article are that of the writer.
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