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WorksheetsDisadvantage in Swimming
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Pools Have (a) .
It is used in the pools because it is a powerful disinfectant. Being exposed to high amounts of chlorine is not healthy as it can cause, among other conditions, headaches, dry skin, and eye irritation.
Common (a) .
This happens due to the high amount of repetitive movements during different strokes.
All of these can be caused by a combination of different things like:
• Lack of proper rest between swimming sessions.
• Bad stroke technique.
• Poor breathing technique.
• Poor conditioning and strength of the core, hips, and shoulders.
Risk of (a) .
• Although swimming in a pool can be a lot safer, swimming in open waters can be quite dangerous. The danger comes from the currents and the lack of familiarity and experience with how underwater currents interact with our bodies.
People (a) in the Pools
• It is a well-known problem that many people do pee in the water, and this can cause some health problem too, like asthma and other respiratory problems, Moreover, if chlorine drops below certain levels, it might not provide adequate protection as a disinfectant.
Undesired (a) Gain.
• It was discovered by scientist that swimming in colder, compared to warmer water, leads to higher levels of perceived hunger.
• This led to the participants who swam in the colder water to consume as much as 44% more calories. This result was despite their caloric expenditure being relatively the same as the participants swimming in warmer water.
(a) Infection
• It is another common disadvantage of swimming. A common type of this amongst swimmers is athlete’s foot; it is highly contagious, and it can spread quickly. Another concern is the possibility for a yeast infection, especially for women, which is caused by a combination of the swimming water, high humidity, and heat.
(a)
• Swimming is quite an intensive exercise that requires the use of all your major muscles. As a result, this causes you to sweat and lose fluids, just like other types of intense exercises. However, since you are underwater, it is hard to notice and feel that you are sweating.
(a) Infections
• A common infection of this is the swimmer’s ear. It usually develops when water stays in the ear canal for a long time. This gives bacteria a chance of developing, and as a result, infecting the skin of your ears.
(a) Swimming
• Swimming in the season, for many of us, is often out of the question. Especially swimming in oceans, rivers or lakes. Swimming in cold water can affect us in several dangerous ways. It can potentially cause: Hypothermia, Sudden heart attack, Loss of capacity to swim and Hyperventilation.
(a) Water
• There is always the risk of swimming in waters that are polluted with animal and human waste, trash, germs, and more. Swimming area that are near any industrial plants, sewer water treatment plants, or wastewater discharge points is extremely unsafe and should be avoided.
• It can cause different health complications like infections of the skin, eyes, ears, stomach, the respiratory system, and of any open wounds.
Bumping into (a) Objects
• Especially while swimming in open water, it might be very easy to bump into different sorts of rocks and sea creatures.
• If you are swimming in shallow waters, it might be possible to hit your legs or hands on sharp rocks or step on seashells. Although it might not lead to a severe injury, this can cause some bruises and wounds.
Another risk of swimming is that you may experience (a) . They can happen due to three main reasons depending on your own frequency of swimming, lifestyle, and way of swimming. It usually occurs because of: Loss of electrolytes and dehydration, too much swimming and lack of proper conditioning.
Sun (a)
• Last but definitely not the least is the increased in this exposure while swimming. If you are swimming in an outdoor pool or in open waters, you will probably be under the sun most of the time.
• Water will provide you with a cooling effect that will mask the fact that your skin is being subjected to the unrelenting sunrays. In addition, this can lead to severe sunburns; not to mention the growing skin cancer cases.
It is commonly known as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow.
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Wrist Tendonitis
Involving the tendon between the calf muscle and heel.
Patellar Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Biceps Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
It is sometimes called bowler’s wrist.
Patellar Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Wrist Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Sometimes referred to as jumper’s knees.
Elbow Tendonitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Wrist Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Involving the tendon between the bicep and shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Biceps Tendonitis
Patellar Tendonitis
It is known as pitcher’s shoulder or swimmer’s shoulder.
Achilles Tendonitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Elbow Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
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