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Which one of these extreme conditions will affect a swimmer's performance the most?

• A.Extreme heat

• B.Extreme cold

• C.Dehydration

Answer explanation

A. Incorrect-When you are in the water you are shielded from heat and are cooled off easier.

B.  Correct-A swimmer’s body will tense up and won’t want to move as much when cold. Making it so the swimmer will almost freeze to death or get hypothermia from the cold temps.

C. Incorrect-Even though it is good for a swimmer to be hydrated it only will slow them down a little bit due to the blood not moving as fast.

How do swimmers train for a long distance swim in extreme cold conditions?

• A. By putting themselves in extreme cold conditions to get the swimmer used to the cold.

• B. By eating a lot of calories to become fat so that when they swim the fat will act as a coat and make them warm.

• C. By putting their body in extreme warm conditions to try and hold as much heat in when swimming in cold conditions.

Answer explanation

A. Correct-A swimmer will go to very cold places and try to get their body used to the temp. Sometimes they will go to very cold places and submerge their body in ice cold water to get used to the freezing temps.

B. Incorrect-If the swimmer becomes very heavy it will make them warm but it will slow them down tremendously.

C. Incorrect-If they get used to extreme heat then the swimmer's body temp will rapidly change because of the sudden change in temp.

What body system is most affected when swimming in extreme cold conditions?

• A. Cardiovascular system

• B. Skeletal system

• C. Muscular system

Answer explanation

A. Correct-It involves your oxygen and hormones. It also contains the heart which means that it makes your body able to get blood to places it needs to be.

B. Incorrect-It is all of your bones and only controls that part of your body giving it not that much of an effect when swimming.

C. Incorrect-It does give you the strength to swim but that is about it.

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Which one of these exercises involve most of your body?

• A. Bodybuilder

• B. Swimmer

• C. Runner

Answer explanation

A. Incorrect-A bodybuilder usually only works on one part of the body at a time instead of the body.

B. Correct-A swimmer has to use most of their body to propel them through the water.

C. Incorrect- A runner usually uses the legs and somewhat their arms but not so much the other parts of the body.

How many calories do swimmers consume before a meet?

• A. 2,000-3,000

• B. 6,000-8,000

• C. 3,000-8,000

Answer explanation

A. Incorrect-If a swimmer only eats 2,000-3,000 calories they will have no energy because your food is your carbs which is energy.

B. Incorrect-If a swimmer consumes a very large amount of calories before a meet they will become exhausted and be too full to swim without feeling sick.

C. Correct-Swimmer’s eat around 4,000 calories a day to balance out their body so they have just enough energy to swim.

Why do swimmers need to consume lots of calories before practice and a big meet? 

• A. To make them float on water

• B. So they have enough energy to swim

• C. So they stay full the whole time they are swimming

Answer explanation

A. Incorrect-A swimmer needs to be light and able to flow through the water with ease and not to become a floating device because it will only slow them down. 

B. Correct-They need to get enough energy so they can swim and not become tired.

C. Incorrect-Even though it is good for them to not be hungry. Energy is more important.

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 How long should a swimmer wait before eating before a swim meet?

• A. You should eat right before the meet starts.

• B. You should eat the day before and fast until the meet starts.

• C. You should eat 3 hours before the start of the meet.

Answer explanation

A. Incorrect-If you eat right before a meet then you will feel slow because the food is trying to digest the food in your stomach.

B. Incorrect-If you fast the entire day then your body will have nothing to create energy besides your fat which doesn’t feel good when swimming.

C. Correct-If you do then most of the food will be turned into mush. Giving you more energy and making it easier to swim.

What should swimmers be eating and drinking before a meet?

• A. They should only eat blended food and drinks.

• B. They should only drink and not consume any food until after the meet.

• C. They should eat whatever they want because they will burn it all anyways.

Answer explanation

A.  Correct-It makes it easier to digest and gives a quicker way to get energy.

B. Incorrect- Drinks don't give as much of the necessary carbs and protein to swimmers as food of blended food does.

C. Incorrect-If they eat junk food or anything to slow them down. Then that will hurt their performance tremendously.

Why are carbohydrates and proteins so important in a swimmer's body?

• A. It gives the person better grip and makes them more agile.

• B. It helps them to see where they are going and helps to loosen the body up.

• C. It gives them enough energy to swim and helps with muscle repair.

Answer explanation

A. Incorrect-Protein and carbs don’t give you better grip but do allow you to become more agile.

B. Incorrect-It may make you more aware of certain things but does not loosen up your body.

C. Correct-Carbs are the main resource for energy and protein repairs and builds muscles.

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