Swimming in the pool is a great opportunity to keep fit. These workouts benefit the body by boosting immunity and stamina. However, buying a subscription to the pool is not enough to visit the institution, the visitor will need to take a certain list of things with him.
What clothes and shoes should I take?
Important attributes for swimming in the pool are clothes and shoes. Attend a training session is in a swimming suit sportswear, which should not hamper human movements. It is better to choose a swimsuit that does not have ties, as they can interfere and untie during the swim. Do not buy a swimsuit with all kinds of decorations, ruffles. The best option for women is considered bathing suit solid cut.
The male half of humanity is worth buying swimming trunks according to the type of boxers or slips. In slips a man will move more freely and more comfortably. In the institution where the pool is located, it is worth walking shod in slippers and slippers. That is why you can not do without replaceable shoes when visiting swimming training. Special shoes are a guarantee of protection against fungal diseases, as well as injuries that can be obtained by slipping on a tiled floor.
Choice of caps and glasses
To swim in the pool, a person will need to purchase a hat. When immersed in water, each visitor should have this accessory on his head. Currently, the most popular materials for the manufacture of swimming caps are considered silicone and latex.
Headgear must be selected in accordance with the size of your head, so when buying this product, it is worth making a fitting.
And also choosing a hat for the pool, you need to be guided by your own taste, as A wide range of models allows everyone to emphasize their individual style. It will not be difficult for children, girls, women and men to choose an accessory that will appeal to you and is suitable at a cost. The headgear should cover the ears, not put pressure on the head, as well as comfortably dress and take off.
To go to the pool, people can provide for themselves special glasses. Of course, the presence of this attribute is optional, but for personal comfort it is better to purchase them. A person should get glasses for swimming, diving, if during classes watering eyes, there is a feeling of discomfort. With such an accessory it will be much more convenient to swim, a swimmer can avoid redness of the visual organs, as well as reduce visual acuity.
If you want to buy glasses for swimming in the pool, you should give preference to soft, hypoallergenic products. Their fastening is carried out using a special strap - gum, so swimming in glasses is quite convenient, as they will not subside.
This type of swimming accessory can be of the following varieties:
- children’s;
- adult;
- starting;
- professional;
- with diopters;
- with nose bridge of separate and fixed types.
Personal hygiene
In addition to all of the above attributes, a visitor needs to go to the pool with soap, a washcloth and a towel. Before you start swimming in the public pool, you should take a shower. Such a procedure is provided by the rules of the institution, which are aimed at hygiene.
Soap
The use of soap in the shower is considered a requirement, and not a personal desire of everyone. In this case, it is recommended to use solid soapsince shower gel forms a film on human skin.
Washcloth
A washcloth is also considered a necessary accessory for taking water procedures before diving into the pool water. This item is worth picking up. according to personal preference.
Towel
After taking a shower, each person will need to wipe something, respectively, you can’t do without a towel. The material of this product must absorb moisture well and be characterized by medium density. The best option in this case is the product microfiber terry. You can also bring a bathrobe with you, this moment is especially important for mothers with young children.
What else to bring with you?
In addition to the list of accessories, as well as personal hygiene products, towels, bath accessories, masks, shovels, ear plugs and much more, an adult and a child will need a doctor's note. Of course, this document is not required in every center of this purpose, but it is safer to go to that pool where all visitors are healthy. Some of these establishments have their own medical worker who, after examining the visitors, issues a document on the possibility of using the public pool.
Contraindications for swimming in a public pool are:
- chronic diseases in the acute stage;
- dermatitis and skin ailments;
- eye diseases;
- the presence of open wounds;
- diseases of the heart and vascular system;
- the presence of malignant tumors.
A certificate authorizing swimming training can be issued by state and commercial medical licensed organizations. Children can use the swimming pool with a pediatrician certificate.
If the doctor has a suspicion of a doubtful state of human health, then he should not issue a certificate. Otherwise, infection from one person can get to other visitors to the pool through the water.
In order to get a certificate, you will need to take tests with a therapist, dermatologist and venereologist.In addition, the future swimmer needs to do fluorography, take tests for HIV, helminths and others.
Masks for swimming in the pool are considered a great addition for immersion training and in open water. They are equipped with a wide shutter, due to which the load on the organs of vision when bathing is minimized. Some models have large lenses, which can improve visibility.
Customized ear plugs for the pool are designed to maximize closure of the ear canal, they are characterized by good noise reduction. Due to the large area of contact with the hearing organ, ear plugs contribute to waterproofing. Easy-to-use reusable accessories for the pool are simply necessary for people who often suffer from otitis media.
A popular exercise machine for a swimmer in the pool is spatula for swimming. Thanks to this accessory, you can develop high swimming speeds, increase the load on the muscular system. And if a person visits the pool to train the muscles of the upper half of the body, he can not do without a shovel.
You can also go to the pool with some necessary little things. We list them.
- Moisturizing cream. Since water containing chlorine can dry the skin, it is best to moisturize the skin after water procedures.
- Hair accessories. It is difficult for representatives of the beautiful half of humanity to do without a hairbrush, elastic bands - thanks to them, hair does not peek out of a hat. And also without them it is difficult to put yourself in order after swimming.
- Hair dryer. If there is such an opportunity, then it is better to bring this type of equipment with you, since usually in establishments with a public pool, hairdryers are busy or even paid.
- Sports equipment. This should include the shoulder blade, fins, board, sausage. However, the visitor should check with the administration of the establishment in advance whether such attributes can be brought with them. Sometimes in pools such equipment is available, in others it is completely prohibited.
- Water, food. As you know, after swimming, there is always a feeling of hunger, so it is advisable to take something with you for a snack. And you can also restore strength in the cafe institution.
- Waterproof watch. This accessory will not only keep track of time, but also track the exact distance and the number of calories burned. Examples of high-quality waterproof watches include the Garmin Swim and Misfit Shine models.
- Turban. This thing is considered simply irreplaceable for the fair sex - it is able to save from drops of water that fall on clothes with wet hair.
- Change clothes, linen. After swimming in the pool and taking a shower, it is worth putting on clean underwear.
- Underwater player. When swimming for long distances, the swimmer may not be bored and listen to his favorite music.
- Antifog. This is a great eyeglass tool that prevents fogging of glasses.
- Ear plugs. This device can be made of silicone. And also for swimming enthusiasts who are prone to frequent colds, nose plugs will be a relevant accessory.
- Plastic bags, into which wet things can be folded after swimming.
- Sports bag. It should be picked up initially before visiting the pool. In the bag you can constantly put all the necessary things and accessories.
There is a list of things that do not have to be in the bag when visiting the pool, but they will never hurt:
- an antihistamine drug that can be useful in case of an allergic reaction to chlorinated water;
- means for the prevention of fungal ailment on the legs in the form of a spray, ointment;
- a cosmetic bag that does not get wet;
- antiseptic substance, bandage, patch.
People who like to swim or do it professionally should not forget about such necessary things as a pass or a subscription to the pool.As well as documents worth putting a certificate from the doctor and a passport.
Money will not be superfluous, since at any moment the swimmer may want to use the additional services of the center.
Swimming is a useful sport that should be practiced not only by adults, but also by children, as classes strengthen the muscular system and immunity. Before visiting this institution, you should visit a doctor and get a certificate from him that allows you to swim in the public pool.
And also do not forget about the necessary attributes for training, which were listed above. Thanks to the presence of all the things necessary for bathing, a person will feel more comfortable, and the lesson will bring more pleasure.
Experts advise not to wash bathing accessories every time, just rinsing to clean them will be enough.
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