What are the precautions before swimming?

We all like swimming in the summer, because swimming when the weather is hot can cool the body and make us feel comfortable. I feel very free when swimming in the water. Many people think that swimming in the summer is quite cool and can relax the mind. It is also a good way to relieve stress. However, you need to pay attention to some things before swimming, otherwise your body will feel uncomfortable during swimming, so let’s take a look at the precautions before swimming.

Like other sports, warm-up exercises before swimming are very important for people who exercise.

First, warm-up exercises can prevent cramps in the water. Because the temperature of human skin is generally higher than the water temperature, if you jump into the water without doing warm-up exercises, the skin will be stimulated by the cold water, causing the muscles in various parts of the body to contract strongly, making cramps, strains and other discomforts likely to occur. In severe cases, drowning accidents may occur. Warm-up exercises can warm up the muscles of the whole body before going into the water and increase blood circulation in the muscles, which can better resist the stimulation of cold water.

Things to note before swimming:

1. Warm up with a jog

Individuals can jog for an appropriate time and distance based on previous running experience, until the body warms up and sweats slightly.

2 Head movement

Key points of the action: Stand with your hands on your hips, and move your head in four directions: front, back, left, and right. Complete two beats in each direction, and complete the movement of the four directions in one eight-beat cycle, for a total of four eight-beat cycles. Afterwards, the head rotates clockwise and counterclockwise respectively, alternating between the two directions, one circle in each direction for eight beats, completing four circles of head rotation for four eight beats.

Note that when doing head movements, you should slow down the pace and not use too much force. (As shown on the left)

3 Trunk and upper limb activities

Side arm stretch

Action essentials: Stand normally with your arms at your sides. Keeping your arms straight, raise your arms (palms facing outward) horizontally over your shoulders, as high as you can, and then return them from the position above your shoulders to the starting position. Swing your arms up and down once every two beats, completing four eight beats

The above is an introduction to the precautions before swimming. I believe everyone has a certain understanding. If you do these before swimming, you don’t have to worry about any accidents when swimming. These preparations before swimming are very important, especially being prepared to bring a lifebuoy, which can prevent drowning. First aid measures for drowning must also be taken before swimming.