In recent years, swimming has become very popular with the general public. The reason why this sport is so popular is that on the one hand, it is very good for our bodies and on the other hand, the requirements for swimming venues are not very much. Although swimming is suitable for both young and old, there are still some areas that you should be aware of, otherwise danger is around.
I. Common problems during swimming and how to deal with them
1、abdominal pain and bloating
If you swim on an empty stomach or swim immediately after eating, then it is likely that abdominal pain and bloating will occur. What should we do at this time? First of all, we should return to the shore, dry off promptly, followed by some warm water and rest for a while.
2. Tinnitus and ear pain
This phenomenon is often caused by water entering our ears, and this time we just need to drain the water. First, we tilt our head so that the ear on the side of the water is facing downwards, then pull our earlobe down with our fingers and jump on one leg with the same side of the leg to effectively promote the discharge of water.
3. Dizziness
When swimming, if dizziness occurs, it is likely to be caused by the fact that we have been exercising for too long, so that most of our blood is deposited in our lower limbs. At this point we should go ashore to rest, then elevate the feet to promote blood back to the heart and take light saline orally.
4. Eye discomfort
If you find that your eyes are uncomfortable, such as itching and pain, you can use saline to flush our eyes, and then take some eye drops, which can usually be relieved.
5. Cramps
Cramp is a very serious thing when swimming, and if it is in wild water, it may lead to drowning. The first step is to take a deep breath and then float on your back and call for help. Secondly, pull the toe of the cramped leg with the hand on the side of the cramp and pull it inwards while the opposite hand presses on the knee of the cramped leg to help stretch it. The third step is to swim back to the shore, keep warm and rest.
Two, after swimming suitable food to eat
1. Noodles. Taking some smooth pasta after swimming exercise can ensure the absorption of our carbohydrates, which is very helpful for the body's recovery.
2、honey. Honey has very many effects on the human body and can supplement formic acid.
3. Eggs and carrots. These foods are rich in vitamins, which can effectively take care of our skin.
Three, summer swimming precautions
1, do a full preparation activities. Before going into the water, we should do a full preparation activity, so that our muscles and ligaments can be fully active, to prevent the appearance of injury.
2, before going into the water, you can use cold water to shower the whole body to help the body adapt to the cold environment in advance.
3, avoid swimming in the water when you have eaten too much or are hungry.
4. Pay attention to replenishing electrolytes in summer swimming and keeping warm in winter swimming.
5. Do not go swimming in unknown waters to prevent danger.
Although swimming is very helpful, there are a few swimming safety incidents every year, so in general, we should learn more about swimming precautions, common swimming emergencies and handling methods, which can greatly reduce the chance of danger.