How do I prevent my swimming suit from deteriorating in the the chlorinated water?
Q. I swim competively. I swim in the longer kind of Speedo suit (Jammers) but I would like to know how to prevent it from deteriorating. Every night after swimming practice I always soak it in cold fresh water. But is there any other soulution or advice that you may have? Thanks in advance.
Asked by JoFish55 - Wed Apr 16 23:25:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 3 Comments
A. Aside from the one solution offered here by respondent #1, I suggest that you wash it immediately in cold water after you've finished (pls. don't wash it with strong detergent) and hung it to dry away from sunlight. Or buy Speedo Endurance+, this lasts for six months max.
Answered by Joyce A - Thu Apr 17 01:02:59 2008
Q. I swim competively. I swim in the longer kind of Speedo suit (Jammers) but I would like to know how to prevent it from deteriorating. Every night after swimming practice I always soak it in cold fresh water. But is there any other soulution or advice that you may have? Thanks in advance.
Asked by JoFish55 - Wed Apr 16 23:25:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 3 Comments
A. Aside from the one solution offered here by respondent #1, I suggest that you wash it immediately in cold water after you've finished (pls. don't wash it with strong detergent) and hung it to dry away from sunlight. Or buy Speedo Endurance+, this lasts for six months max.
Answered by Joyce A - Thu Apr 17 01:02:59 2008
What would recommend for going swimming when you are having your monthly visit?
Q. Have you ever worn a tampon going swimming? I've only ever heard of one of my friends using them when swimming, do they work and which one is best for swimming?
Asked by Lexi - Wed Jun 3 07:49:02 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any tampon should work Just make sure you use a fresh on before you go in the pool. And bring a change. I prefer Playtex.
Answered by LYNN in FL (suspended @#*%) - Wed Jun 3 07:55:56 2009
Q. Have you ever worn a tampon going swimming? I've only ever heard of one of my friends using them when swimming, do they work and which one is best for swimming?
Asked by Lexi - Wed Jun 3 07:49:02 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any tampon should work Just make sure you use a fresh on before you go in the pool. And bring a change. I prefer Playtex.
Answered by LYNN in FL (suspended @#*%) - Wed Jun 3 07:55:56 2009
What are swimming requirements in high school?
Q. If a high school has swimming as a requirement for graduation, what are the exact swim skills students need to demonstrate? Is it some basic strokes and ability to swim the length of the pool and back? Is diving a requirement? I know that is will vary from school to school, I'm only trying to get a general idea of how much swimming/diving students are expected to master before graduation. If you are responding with the swim requirements of a particular high school or school district, it would be great if you can mention which state the school is located in.
Asked by wondering - Wed Aug 20 02:52:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I went to high school in Upstate New York and we didn't have a swimming requirement. We had a swimming section of gym class 1 semester a year, but I refused to swim so I always failed that semester, haha. Sorry I can't help ya... I'm interested to see the other answers, though.
Answered by Casey - Wed Aug 20 03:00:13 2008
Q. If a high school has swimming as a requirement for graduation, what are the exact swim skills students need to demonstrate? Is it some basic strokes and ability to swim the length of the pool and back? Is diving a requirement? I know that is will vary from school to school, I'm only trying to get a general idea of how much swimming/diving students are expected to master before graduation. If you are responding with the swim requirements of a particular high school or school district, it would be great if you can mention which state the school is located in.
Asked by wondering - Wed Aug 20 02:52:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I went to high school in Upstate New York and we didn't have a swimming requirement. We had a swimming section of gym class 1 semester a year, but I refused to swim so I always failed that semester, haha. Sorry I can't help ya... I'm interested to see the other answers, though.
Answered by Casey - Wed Aug 20 03:00:13 2008
How many calories do you burn swimming?
Q. I recently dislocated my hip, my nerves are damaged etc. It actually came off the socket and they put it back in. I have had problems with my right leg and hip for a long time now. It is painful to walk, do regular workouts but I can swim. Swimming is not painful and I was wondering how much do you have to swim to burn calories? The last thing I want to do right now with summer is pack on the weight, get out of shape and not moving my leg seems to cause trouble. Anyone have ideas?
Asked by Ann - Mon Jun 11 10:26:31 2007 - - 8 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Swimming is a great way to burn calories and tone muscles. It's great because it's zero impact and it works the entire body. You'll not only work your legs (from kicking) and arms (from the strokes) but you'll tone your back, chest, abs, glutes, all over! Try to vary your strokes, and do 2 or 3 different ones each session. Since I'm not good at butterfly, I always do freestyle, breast stroke, and back stroke. Here's an example of what I do when I want to swim for an exercise. Oh, and when I'm describing my routine, a "lap" is "there and back" and a length is just one way. I start out with a nice-paced freestyle lap or two to get warmed up. Then I'll do the same with breast stroke. Medium paced, there and back, twice. Then I… [cont.]
Answered by Laurie F - Mon Jun 11 10:36:47 2007
Q. I recently dislocated my hip, my nerves are damaged etc. It actually came off the socket and they put it back in. I have had problems with my right leg and hip for a long time now. It is painful to walk, do regular workouts but I can swim. Swimming is not painful and I was wondering how much do you have to swim to burn calories? The last thing I want to do right now with summer is pack on the weight, get out of shape and not moving my leg seems to cause trouble. Anyone have ideas?
Asked by Ann - Mon Jun 11 10:26:31 2007 - - 8 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Swimming is a great way to burn calories and tone muscles. It's great because it's zero impact and it works the entire body. You'll not only work your legs (from kicking) and arms (from the strokes) but you'll tone your back, chest, abs, glutes, all over! Try to vary your strokes, and do 2 or 3 different ones each session. Since I'm not good at butterfly, I always do freestyle, breast stroke, and back stroke. Here's an example of what I do when I want to swim for an exercise. Oh, and when I'm describing my routine, a "lap" is "there and back" and a length is just one way. I start out with a nice-paced freestyle lap or two to get warmed up. Then I'll do the same with breast stroke. Medium paced, there and back, twice. Then I… [cont.]
Answered by Laurie F - Mon Jun 11 10:36:47 2007
How do I personally get a good cardiovascular swimming workout?
Q. During the winter, I swim all the time on a swim team, so I am a decent swimmer and I get a good workout then. I would like to swim off-season to get in shape, not necessarily to work on my swimming, but more to get in good cardiovascular shape and to lose some weight. So, does anyone have a good workout I could follow? Thanks!!
Asked by Helen W - Sat Aug 1 14:03:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I have that same problem: What to do on the off season. Well, I go biking every other day for 45 minutes to an hour. Then I weight lifts. On the other days, I run, and then weight lifts. With the running and biking it helps keep you in shape for swim. When you start up again, you will feel like you are really out of shape, but you are just using different muscles. Also, do ab workouts, like crunches, and then leg lifts and v-sits, pikes and bikes. If you strengthen up your abs, your turns will be faster, and your times will improve.
Answered by swimmer1021 - Sat Aug 1 16:22:58 2009
Q. During the winter, I swim all the time on a swim team, so I am a decent swimmer and I get a good workout then. I would like to swim off-season to get in shape, not necessarily to work on my swimming, but more to get in good cardiovascular shape and to lose some weight. So, does anyone have a good workout I could follow? Thanks!!
Asked by Helen W - Sat Aug 1 14:03:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I have that same problem: What to do on the off season. Well, I go biking every other day for 45 minutes to an hour. Then I weight lifts. On the other days, I run, and then weight lifts. With the running and biking it helps keep you in shape for swim. When you start up again, you will feel like you are really out of shape, but you are just using different muscles. Also, do ab workouts, like crunches, and then leg lifts and v-sits, pikes and bikes. If you strengthen up your abs, your turns will be faster, and your times will improve.
Answered by swimmer1021 - Sat Aug 1 16:22:58 2009
How early can an infant begin swimming lessons?
Q. Hi Moms My daughter is 4 months old right now. I am hoping to put her in swimming lessons this summer when she will be 6-7 months. I was wondering if thats too young for an infant to begin swimming? Aside from the swimming itself, what about the pool being a source of infections? Thanks!
Asked by NewMommie - Tue Mar 10 10:02:26 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had my first daughter in "lessons" at 6 months and it was a waste of money. Basically these "lessons" are just to get the baby comfortable with the water. Even though the water was fairly warm, her lips were always blue by the time the lesson was over. I think you could do the same with your baby without PAYING for lessons. You take your baby in the water with you and sing songs, dance around, let her splash. You don't really need a swim teacher showing you how to do that. Hopefully the pool you are in uses the necessary amount of chlorine to rid potential harmful bacteria. I think you daughter is safe in that respect but just don't let her drink the water!
Answered by Glenn T - Tue Mar 10 10:13:51 2009
Q. Hi Moms My daughter is 4 months old right now. I am hoping to put her in swimming lessons this summer when she will be 6-7 months. I was wondering if thats too young for an infant to begin swimming? Aside from the swimming itself, what about the pool being a source of infections? Thanks!
Asked by NewMommie - Tue Mar 10 10:02:26 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had my first daughter in "lessons" at 6 months and it was a waste of money. Basically these "lessons" are just to get the baby comfortable with the water. Even though the water was fairly warm, her lips were always blue by the time the lesson was over. I think you could do the same with your baby without PAYING for lessons. You take your baby in the water with you and sing songs, dance around, let her splash. You don't really need a swim teacher showing you how to do that. Hopefully the pool you are in uses the necessary amount of chlorine to rid potential harmful bacteria. I think you daughter is safe in that respect but just don't let her drink the water!
Answered by Glenn T - Tue Mar 10 10:13:51 2009
Is it good to learn swimming underwater only?
Q. I only picked up swimming last year by starting to learn swim underwater. I don't know how to swim in freestyle & breaststroke neither until know. I learned swim underwater by observing others & practice on my own. Just wonder can I consider myself know swimming by just know swim underwater?
Asked by ryank - Tue Jun 5 22:50:27 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most children learn to swim underwater on their own because it is easier to sink than to keep yourself above the water. Make it a point to get better at swimming with your head above the waterline. Technically you CAN swim but you are doing yourself a lot more good if you learn to swim above water as well. Swimming under water usually occurs because the swimmer in question cannot hold his or her head above the water in a buoyant position. Those swimmers usualy put their feet down to take a breath and cannot tread or stay afloat. This is a very risky situation because it provides a false sense of confidence in the underwater swimmer if you say he or she CAN swim. Technically yes, that person can propel him or herself through the water.… [cont.]
Answered by Kristy - Wed Jun 6 10:14:18 2007
Q. I only picked up swimming last year by starting to learn swim underwater. I don't know how to swim in freestyle & breaststroke neither until know. I learned swim underwater by observing others & practice on my own. Just wonder can I consider myself know swimming by just know swim underwater?
Asked by ryank - Tue Jun 5 22:50:27 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most children learn to swim underwater on their own because it is easier to sink than to keep yourself above the water. Make it a point to get better at swimming with your head above the waterline. Technically you CAN swim but you are doing yourself a lot more good if you learn to swim above water as well. Swimming under water usually occurs because the swimmer in question cannot hold his or her head above the water in a buoyant position. Those swimmers usualy put their feet down to take a breath and cannot tread or stay afloat. This is a very risky situation because it provides a false sense of confidence in the underwater swimmer if you say he or she CAN swim. Technically yes, that person can propel him or herself through the water.… [cont.]
Answered by Kristy - Wed Jun 6 10:14:18 2007
What form of swimming is best to tone and lose weight?
Q. I just bought a gym membership at a facility which has a swimming pool dedicated to people who swim laps. How much time is required swimming to burn a fair number of calories. I would like to know what swimming form is the best all round body work out.
Asked by Why does everyone hate me? - Wed Apr 2 12:12:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A swimming workout can be a refreshing way to get or stay in shape. It provides an awesome full body aerobic workout that tones muscles, improves strength and flexibility, increases circulation, controls weight and enhances body contours. Swimming workouts offer you a low impact activity that can easily be tailored to match your abilities. These workouts can also be a good way to gain cardiovascular stamina. The secret to a good swimming exercise program is to work with the water. To accomplish this, you need to swim using your abs, hips and shoulders to propel yourself through the water. To know why water exercise works so well, you need to understand water's unique properties. In water, your body has almost no gravity. You're relieved… [cont.]
Answered by workoutfan - Wed Apr 2 14:46:51 2008
Q. I just bought a gym membership at a facility which has a swimming pool dedicated to people who swim laps. How much time is required swimming to burn a fair number of calories. I would like to know what swimming form is the best all round body work out.
Asked by Why does everyone hate me? - Wed Apr 2 12:12:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A swimming workout can be a refreshing way to get or stay in shape. It provides an awesome full body aerobic workout that tones muscles, improves strength and flexibility, increases circulation, controls weight and enhances body contours. Swimming workouts offer you a low impact activity that can easily be tailored to match your abilities. These workouts can also be a good way to gain cardiovascular stamina. The secret to a good swimming exercise program is to work with the water. To accomplish this, you need to swim using your abs, hips and shoulders to propel yourself through the water. To know why water exercise works so well, you need to understand water's unique properties. In water, your body has almost no gravity. You're relieved… [cont.]
Answered by workoutfan - Wed Apr 2 14:46:51 2008
Intermediate Swimming Class at City College of San Francisco?
Q. So I am planning to enroll in a summer swimming course at City College, but I am hesitant as to whether I should enroll myself into the beginning swimming class or the intermediate swimming class because I do know some of the basic swimming techniques but I dont know if enrolling myself into the intermediate swimming course will be too rigorous of a course for me. So for all those who have taken either of these classes at CCSF, could you kindly list down some of the things you learned in the beginning swimming class and/or the things you learned in the intermediate swimming class? Thanks!
Asked by mei L - Sat Jun 6 19:52:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if you are a beginner, you need to learn to swim. intermediate; you can swim, but you could definately use improvement. advanced: you compete.
Answered by Isabella - Sat Jun 6 20:15:44 2009
Q. So I am planning to enroll in a summer swimming course at City College, but I am hesitant as to whether I should enroll myself into the beginning swimming class or the intermediate swimming class because I do know some of the basic swimming techniques but I dont know if enrolling myself into the intermediate swimming course will be too rigorous of a course for me. So for all those who have taken either of these classes at CCSF, could you kindly list down some of the things you learned in the beginning swimming class and/or the things you learned in the intermediate swimming class? Thanks!
Asked by mei L - Sat Jun 6 19:52:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if you are a beginner, you need to learn to swim. intermediate; you can swim, but you could definately use improvement. advanced: you compete.
Answered by Isabella - Sat Jun 6 20:15:44 2009
Is swimming the best cardio for lowering body fat percentage? If so, how many meters per day should I swim?
Q. I'm 6'2-6'3 215ish pounds and I've gained 30 pounds in muscle mass over the last 7-8 months, but I'm around 16% body fat and I want to be near 9% so my abs will be ripped. Is swimming the best way to lose this body fat over running? If so, how many meters should I be swimming each day? I mainly only do front crawl and breast stroke. Any other suggestions help. Thank you.
Asked by Chris K - Mon Apr 6 03:38:26 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try the Lil Jack workout to get in shape
Answered by The Wild Man - Thu Apr 9 22:37:42 2009
Q. I'm 6'2-6'3 215ish pounds and I've gained 30 pounds in muscle mass over the last 7-8 months, but I'm around 16% body fat and I want to be near 9% so my abs will be ripped. Is swimming the best way to lose this body fat over running? If so, how many meters should I be swimming each day? I mainly only do front crawl and breast stroke. Any other suggestions help. Thank you.
Asked by Chris K - Mon Apr 6 03:38:26 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try the Lil Jack workout to get in shape
Answered by The Wild Man - Thu Apr 9 22:37:42 2009
How is a boys varsity swimming team tryout like? What do they expect?
Q. well im planning to try out for my highschool swimming team, but I have never been part of a swimming team before, i just love to swim and could swim pretty fast. I dont know the breastroke and other strokes... i just know how to swim. Should i try out?
Asked by alexaek11 - Thu Nov 8 22:47:23 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, most swimming programs in High School I know about dont cut people for swimming. I think in a tryout, they see where they put you for practice, and where your skill level is, whether you should go in the fast, medium, or slow lane. It may be different for your school, but when I first started, I had no idea how to swim, in fact my first month was basically swimming lessons, but I ended up improving by leaps and bounds, and lettered my Sophmore year, and by the time I was a Junior and Senior I had become a valuable contributor on the team, even making the District finals my senior year in the Breaststroke. So I say go for it!
Answered by kris76 - Thu Nov 8 23:01:19 2007
Q. well im planning to try out for my highschool swimming team, but I have never been part of a swimming team before, i just love to swim and could swim pretty fast. I dont know the breastroke and other strokes... i just know how to swim. Should i try out?
Asked by alexaek11 - Thu Nov 8 22:47:23 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, most swimming programs in High School I know about dont cut people for swimming. I think in a tryout, they see where they put you for practice, and where your skill level is, whether you should go in the fast, medium, or slow lane. It may be different for your school, but when I first started, I had no idea how to swim, in fact my first month was basically swimming lessons, but I ended up improving by leaps and bounds, and lettered my Sophmore year, and by the time I was a Junior and Senior I had become a valuable contributor on the team, even making the District finals my senior year in the Breaststroke. So I say go for it!
Answered by kris76 - Thu Nov 8 23:01:19 2007
What kind of exercise does swimming do for you?
Q. I'm considering swimming every other night for outdoor exercise. But at the moment, I want to lose weight, not gain muscle. Is swimming the best exercise for me? And what does it help with? Thanks.
Asked by charlie6385 - Sat Apr 21 20:52:02 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have to swim because I have Arthritis. In fact I go Aqua Jogging and was told last week that I have good muscle mass? I am 5 foot 3 inches, weigh 55 kilo, have lost weight but do not see any muscle mass? I see weight loss, agree to that and a lot of weight loss, but no muscle mass? Swimming means you are exercising in water, so almost weight less therefore less strain on joints and freer movement. I find I can move better in the water than on dry land, in fact last week I wanted to stay in the Pool for the rest of my life. Likewise swimming helps with the cardio vascular system, breathing, increase heart rate and it is exhausting. Others in my group are attending to loose weight and they are loosing it without adding any muscle that I… [cont.]
Answered by gillianprowe - Sat Apr 21 21:00:34 2007
Q. I'm considering swimming every other night for outdoor exercise. But at the moment, I want to lose weight, not gain muscle. Is swimming the best exercise for me? And what does it help with? Thanks.
Asked by charlie6385 - Sat Apr 21 20:52:02 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have to swim because I have Arthritis. In fact I go Aqua Jogging and was told last week that I have good muscle mass? I am 5 foot 3 inches, weigh 55 kilo, have lost weight but do not see any muscle mass? I see weight loss, agree to that and a lot of weight loss, but no muscle mass? Swimming means you are exercising in water, so almost weight less therefore less strain on joints and freer movement. I find I can move better in the water than on dry land, in fact last week I wanted to stay in the Pool for the rest of my life. Likewise swimming helps with the cardio vascular system, breathing, increase heart rate and it is exhausting. Others in my group are attending to loose weight and they are loosing it without adding any muscle that I… [cont.]
Answered by gillianprowe - Sat Apr 21 21:00:34 2007
How good is swimming and playing in the pool?
Q. I want to tone my body, but I don't like running or walking on the treadmill or outdoors. I enjoy playing in the swimming pool. I play in a 11ft pool where I am constantly moving my body to stay afloat. I also do 2-3 laps. I am learning how to dive. My heart rate goes up and I feel tired at the end. I have a good weight and I eat healthy. Would doing this help me get toned? Do I need to do weights? Thank you.
Asked by Wiz - Mon Aug 17 23:09:05 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. if you want to lose weight, gain endurance, gain a bit of strength, and tighten your muscles, there is (overall and for the last one) no equal to swimming. It works nearly every muscle in your body very well, as well as your respiratory system and has a cardio aspect. It can be very slow and relaxing or fast and rigorous. If you want the things i said, swimming is definitely the way to go (especially if you enjoy it). If you just want to bulk up, you should do weights instead. You might also want to supplement swimming with abs work (crunches/situps/bicycles /leg lifts) and weights, if you want muscles.
Answered by Graham - Mon Aug 17 23:17:09 2009
Q. I want to tone my body, but I don't like running or walking on the treadmill or outdoors. I enjoy playing in the swimming pool. I play in a 11ft pool where I am constantly moving my body to stay afloat. I also do 2-3 laps. I am learning how to dive. My heart rate goes up and I feel tired at the end. I have a good weight and I eat healthy. Would doing this help me get toned? Do I need to do weights? Thank you.
Asked by Wiz - Mon Aug 17 23:09:05 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. if you want to lose weight, gain endurance, gain a bit of strength, and tighten your muscles, there is (overall and for the last one) no equal to swimming. It works nearly every muscle in your body very well, as well as your respiratory system and has a cardio aspect. It can be very slow and relaxing or fast and rigorous. If you want the things i said, swimming is definitely the way to go (especially if you enjoy it). If you just want to bulk up, you should do weights instead. You might also want to supplement swimming with abs work (crunches/situps/bicycles /leg lifts) and weights, if you want muscles.
Answered by Graham - Mon Aug 17 23:17:09 2009
Is it a good day for swimming if its 79 degrees farenhight and sunny?
Q. me and my friends want to go swimming but dont know if tahst a good day for swimming. is it? 78 and sunny?
Asked by xfullofsmiles - Mon Jun 23 22:16:26 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It appears that you're not familiar with the Fahrenheit scale. To change from Celcius (C) to Fahrenheit (F) use the following formula: 1.8C - 32 = F To change from F to C: F-32 multiply by 5 divide by 9 = C (note: multiplying by 5 and dividing by 9 is the same as multiplying by the fraction 5/9. OR use the rounded decimal, 0.556 [really 0.555~, get it?])
Answered by academicjoq - Mon Jun 23 22:36:34 2008
Q. me and my friends want to go swimming but dont know if tahst a good day for swimming. is it? 78 and sunny?
Asked by xfullofsmiles - Mon Jun 23 22:16:26 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It appears that you're not familiar with the Fahrenheit scale. To change from Celcius (C) to Fahrenheit (F) use the following formula: 1.8C - 32 = F To change from F to C: F-32 multiply by 5 divide by 9 = C (note: multiplying by 5 and dividing by 9 is the same as multiplying by the fraction 5/9. OR use the rounded decimal, 0.556 [really 0.555~, get it?])
Answered by academicjoq - Mon Jun 23 22:36:34 2008
How does a swimming pool salt ionizer work?
Q. A friend of mine has a "saltwater" swimming pool, it does not require the addition of any chlorine. Does anyone know how the chemistry of the ionizer works, ie how does it convert simple NaCl to hypochlorite? Is the chlorine level in this type of pool lower than a chlorinated pool? Is the level of Chlorine gas lower?
Asked by atomicdoug171 - Fri Aug 15 23:24:21 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To start off with, chlorine is a salt. All that a salt water generator does is convert salt, by a form of electrolysis via a cell in the plumbing, into a low constant dose of chlorine gas that dissolves in the pool water to become sodium hypochlorite. The cell looks like the plates in a lead acid car battery. Water flows between the plates and an electric current passes between the plates. Gas forms on the plates and dissolves into the pool water return. Generally, yes, the chlorine is a little lower than in a traditionally chlorinated pool because it is constant dose. It doesn't have the spikes in levels. Often there's no need to even put the units into their 100% output or "shock" setting. By chlorine gas, I'm assuming you mean… [cont.]
Answered by scubabob - Sat Aug 16 00:06:42 2008
Q. A friend of mine has a "saltwater" swimming pool, it does not require the addition of any chlorine. Does anyone know how the chemistry of the ionizer works, ie how does it convert simple NaCl to hypochlorite? Is the chlorine level in this type of pool lower than a chlorinated pool? Is the level of Chlorine gas lower?
Asked by atomicdoug171 - Fri Aug 15 23:24:21 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To start off with, chlorine is a salt. All that a salt water generator does is convert salt, by a form of electrolysis via a cell in the plumbing, into a low constant dose of chlorine gas that dissolves in the pool water to become sodium hypochlorite. The cell looks like the plates in a lead acid car battery. Water flows between the plates and an electric current passes between the plates. Gas forms on the plates and dissolves into the pool water return. Generally, yes, the chlorine is a little lower than in a traditionally chlorinated pool because it is constant dose. It doesn't have the spikes in levels. Often there's no need to even put the units into their 100% output or "shock" setting. By chlorine gas, I'm assuming you mean… [cont.]
Answered by scubabob - Sat Aug 16 00:06:42 2008
How to ensure swimming pool has enough water for the pool filter to function optimally when on long holiday?
Q. I am going on a 2-month overseas holiday and am concerned that my swimming pool water might fall below the optimal level (through evaporation) for the pool filter/pump to effectively clean the water. Apart from spending money to get a pool cover to reduce the rate of water loss through evaporation, I am interested to find out any other practical ways to automatically top up the pool (without human intervention) when I am away.
Asked by Allan Smith - Thu Jan 10 20:39:11 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Tough one...can't you have someone top it off once a week when they are checking the house? Good Luck!
Answered by Amy 911 - Thu Jan 10 20:45:58 2008
Q. I am going on a 2-month overseas holiday and am concerned that my swimming pool water might fall below the optimal level (through evaporation) for the pool filter/pump to effectively clean the water. Apart from spending money to get a pool cover to reduce the rate of water loss through evaporation, I am interested to find out any other practical ways to automatically top up the pool (without human intervention) when I am away.
Asked by Allan Smith - Thu Jan 10 20:39:11 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Tough one...can't you have someone top it off once a week when they are checking the house? Good Luck!
Answered by Amy 911 - Thu Jan 10 20:45:58 2008
When do the swimming world championships start?
Q. I was just wondering when the swimming world championships start, and if they did what channel they would be on.
Asked by Jeyaniie - Sat Jul 18 13:12:42 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They FINA Aquatic Championships started today, but the swimming portion starts on the 26th. coverage on nbc sports: NBC Sports will air six hours of competition over two weekends beginning July 26 from 12-2 p.m. ET and continuing August 1 and 2 from 12 2 p.m. ET. Highlighted races include the men's and women's 4x100m freestyle relays, pitting the U.S. against top rivals from France and Australia on July 26; the men's 100m buttery on August 1, featuring Olympic champion and recent world-record setter Michael Phelps; and the women's 50m freestyle on August 2, with 42-year-old Dara Torres continuing to defy her age. coverage on universal sports: Universal Sports will feature a two-hour primetime show at 7 p.m. ET every night of the… [cont.]
Answered by Chelsea S - Sat Jul 18 15:12:23 2009
Q. I was just wondering when the swimming world championships start, and if they did what channel they would be on.
Asked by Jeyaniie - Sat Jul 18 13:12:42 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They FINA Aquatic Championships started today, but the swimming portion starts on the 26th. coverage on nbc sports: NBC Sports will air six hours of competition over two weekends beginning July 26 from 12-2 p.m. ET and continuing August 1 and 2 from 12 2 p.m. ET. Highlighted races include the men's and women's 4x100m freestyle relays, pitting the U.S. against top rivals from France and Australia on July 26; the men's 100m buttery on August 1, featuring Olympic champion and recent world-record setter Michael Phelps; and the women's 50m freestyle on August 2, with 42-year-old Dara Torres continuing to defy her age. coverage on universal sports: Universal Sports will feature a two-hour primetime show at 7 p.m. ET every night of the… [cont.]
Answered by Chelsea S - Sat Jul 18 15:12:23 2009
What are the best swimming pool rules that should be followed?
Q. We have a non heated swimming pool. We are in the process of forming its rules. Please share your rule with a justification for the same. It is a community swimming pool Great Response. What about the swimming attire? Can I use a cotton Tee & Cotton Shorts to swim?
Asked by Sumit - Sat May 15 23:32:25 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No running Supervise young children No horse play, (Fighting, Kicking, Pushing, etc.) No jumping in areas that are under 5 ft. deep. One person at a time on the diving board. (If you have one!) Must wear a bathing suit Only swim in areas that lifeguards are on duty in.
Answered by Greg F - Sun May 16 01:15:24 2010
Q. We have a non heated swimming pool. We are in the process of forming its rules. Please share your rule with a justification for the same. It is a community swimming pool Great Response. What about the swimming attire? Can I use a cotton Tee & Cotton Shorts to swim?
Asked by Sumit - Sat May 15 23:32:25 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No running Supervise young children No horse play, (Fighting, Kicking, Pushing, etc.) No jumping in areas that are under 5 ft. deep. One person at a time on the diving board. (If you have one!) Must wear a bathing suit Only swim in areas that lifeguards are on duty in.
Answered by Greg F - Sun May 16 01:15:24 2010
What impact will swimming have on my figure?
Q. I am 14 and I'm planning to swim the mid-mar mile in February 2011. I will have to train at least 4-6 times a week and eventually build up enough stamina to swim 1.6km (1 mile). I haven't previously done allot of swimming and I am scared that I will bulk up too much or loose my boobs. Can this happen? what are the Health benefits and disadvantages?
Asked by Jess - Fri Jan 15 10:12:39 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The great thing about swimming is that it tones you but keeps your muscles long and lean instead of bulky. Of course, depending on the amount you swim, your body type, and whether you incorporate other weight training/exercise, that could affect how you look. The health benefits include improved cardiovascular health and increased stamina. Enjoy it and good luck training!
Answered by crayolacat - Fri Jan 15 10:25:09 2010
Q. I am 14 and I'm planning to swim the mid-mar mile in February 2011. I will have to train at least 4-6 times a week and eventually build up enough stamina to swim 1.6km (1 mile). I haven't previously done allot of swimming and I am scared that I will bulk up too much or loose my boobs. Can this happen? what are the Health benefits and disadvantages?
Asked by Jess - Fri Jan 15 10:12:39 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The great thing about swimming is that it tones you but keeps your muscles long and lean instead of bulky. Of course, depending on the amount you swim, your body type, and whether you incorporate other weight training/exercise, that could affect how you look. The health benefits include improved cardiovascular health and increased stamina. Enjoy it and good luck training!
Answered by crayolacat - Fri Jan 15 10:25:09 2010
Can you go swimming with a new belly button piercing?
Q. So I'm planning on getting my belly button pierced on friday without my mother knowing, but I'm going on a cruise in august, I won't be swimming in chlorine but I will be swimming on the beach. Is that safe for the belly button piercing. Plus, I might be going to camp, and that means I have to swim in lake water. Is non chlorine water safe to safe in with a unhealed belly button piercing ?
Asked by Uniqueeee :] - Tue May 4 20:31:44 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I suggest you shouldn't go swimming for a while. Your belly button piercing will definitely get infected once you swim even in non-chlorinated water. The beach has saltwater. I think salt will make your belly button infected. Well, I don't have a medical background but I do know that salt dries up the skin (like mummies). It might be bad for a newly-pierced belly button. You said you'll be swimming in the lake. In my opinion, lake water isn't that clean (of course, it also has impurities) and there might be some nasty stuff in the lake that might get into your belly button. So, don't swim first okay? And maybe you should also ask for the opinion of the one who'll do the piercing. And please, tell this to your mother as early as… [cont.]
Answered by Anne C - Tue May 4 20:40:35 2010
Q. So I'm planning on getting my belly button pierced on friday without my mother knowing, but I'm going on a cruise in august, I won't be swimming in chlorine but I will be swimming on the beach. Is that safe for the belly button piercing. Plus, I might be going to camp, and that means I have to swim in lake water. Is non chlorine water safe to safe in with a unhealed belly button piercing ?
Asked by Uniqueeee :] - Tue May 4 20:31:44 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I suggest you shouldn't go swimming for a while. Your belly button piercing will definitely get infected once you swim even in non-chlorinated water. The beach has saltwater. I think salt will make your belly button infected. Well, I don't have a medical background but I do know that salt dries up the skin (like mummies). It might be bad for a newly-pierced belly button. You said you'll be swimming in the lake. In my opinion, lake water isn't that clean (of course, it also has impurities) and there might be some nasty stuff in the lake that might get into your belly button. So, don't swim first okay? And maybe you should also ask for the opinion of the one who'll do the piercing. And please, tell this to your mother as early as… [cont.]
Answered by Anne C - Tue May 4 20:40:35 2010
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I swam in another open-water race last weekend, the annual . Swim. for Life in the Chester River on Maryland's Eastern Shore, an open-water . swim. that allows swimmers to choose among one-, two-, three-, four- and five-mile races.
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