What precautions should be taken when swimming in winter?

Generally speaking, everyone will choose to practice swimming in seasons with more suitable temperatures, but now many people have begun to cultivate their interest in winter swimming, mainly because they want to make their physical fitness stronger in this way. In the cold winter, there are many things to pay attention to when swimming. So what are the common precautions? Let’s take a look at the story told by the editor.

1. Winter swimming practice should be a gradual transition. Start from cold water swimming in autumn and gradually transition. You can enjoy the fun of winter swimming in winter, so don't be too impatient.

2. Choice of time for winter swimming every day: The afternoon is best, and morning is also good. However, for winter swimming in the morning, you should exercise for half an hour after getting up before swimming. It is best not to go winter swimming on foggy, windy or rainy days.

3. Do some warm-up exercises and stretch your muscles before going into the water. Then change your clothes to adapt to the cold temperature and let your body cool down for about 5 minutes before going into the water. And the equipment must be complete. In addition to swimsuits, goggles, swimming caps and other equipment, you must bring slippers when swimming in winter to avoid getting cold feet. Bring a bath towel or towel clothes to keep warm when resting or after bathing.

4. When swimming in winter, you must control the time principle. You should get out of the water before you feel cold for the second time. There should be no obvious shivering after getting out of the water, and your body temperature should return to normal after 10 minutes. This is the principle of controlling the swimming time in the water.

5. In winter, after swimming, you should dry yourself off immediately, dress warmly, and then do appropriate exercise to restore your body temperature to normal. Remember not to drink alcohol before winter swimming and not to warm yourself by the fire after winter swimming.

After reading the above content, everyone should be clear about the precautions for winter swimming. The editor reminds you that if you have a hobby in this area, you must strictly follow these aspects when swimming so as to fully realize the benefits of winter swimming. In addition, when practicing, it is best to go with a group and never alone.