Winter significantly affects swimming in various ways. With winter approaching, some parents hesitate to send their kids to swim in the cold water. Some people drop their plans to take swimming coaching because of the winter. Winter can present challenges for swimmers but it is important to remember that swimming in winter is not a bad idea at all. In this blog, we will clear up doubts/myths people have about winter swimming.
Learning to swim is a summer activity
One of the common myths about winter swimming is that swimming is exclusively a summer activity and it is not safe to learn or enjoy it during cooler months. But that’s not true! Swimming in cooler months can be great for your health. Swimming in cooler months can boost your immune system, increase blood circulation, and make you feel fresh and energetic throughout the day. Swimming can be fun and beneficial all year round.
Pools are too cold to swim in winter
Another common myth about winter swimming is that pool water will be too cold to swim in cooler months. It is true that cool temperatures make the pool water cold but there are many coaching centers or swimming pool facilities that offer heated swimming pools.
If you are also worried about the temperature drop of the water and hesitating to take swimming coaching then The Acres Club has something to offer you, a Heated Swimming Pool. Heated pools provide comfortable and enjoyable swimming by adjusting the temperature automatically. So don’t worry about the pool being too cold, heated pools make winter swimming a cozy and enjoyable experience.
Swimming in winter causes cold
There is a belief that swimming in cooler temperatures causes you to catch a cold, but this is far from the truth. Swimming in cooler temperatures, when done safely, doesn’t directly lead to falling sick. Swimming in cooler temperatures can boost your immune system and improve your resistance to illnesses. Colds are typically caused by viruses and not by exposure to cold water. So don’t let this myth keep you away from learning or enjoying swimming all year round.
Swimming in winter causes muscle cramps –
It is a misbelief that cold water causes muscle cramps, it’s not true. Cold water alone doesn’t directly cause muscle cramps; it can occur in any water temperature. It is mainly led by overexertion or inadequate stretching before swimming. Whether it be cool temperature or warm temperature, it is crucial to warm up properly when you swim. So don’t let this myth scare you away from swimming in cooler months, it is safe as long as you take the right precautions and practise good swimming habits.
Swimming in winter makes your skin dry –
Well, this is true that cold water or winter weather can be harsh on the skin, but that is not the whole truth. Dry skin is a result of not properly rinsing off after swimming to cleanse your body of pool chemicals like chlorine and not moisturising it enough. Thus, it doesn’t occur only in winter, it can happen anytime all year round when proper post-swimming skincare is not followed. So don’t let this thought discourage you from continuing your aquatic learnings during cooler months. Proper hydration and moisturising can help maintain healthy skin during cooler months as well as after swimming in cool temperatures.
Heated Pool at The Acres Club
To all the parents and those who are hesitant to take swimming coaching in cooler months, The Acres Club is all set to beat cool temperatures with its heated swimming pool. Even when it is cold outside, our pool adjusts the temperature automatically so don’t worry about shivering in the cold water. Don’t miss out on the joy of swimming just because it’s winter. Enjoy your aquatic learnings and have fun all year round at Chembur’s only heated swimming pool. Our swimming pool is a great place to learn swimming or simply practice swimming. Our pool is well maintained and hygienic. So what are you waiting for? Come and join us today and have fun at our exclusive heated swimming pool.
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Read our next blog Swimming Safety – Tips For Safe And Enjoyable Swim where we have shared some tips on swimming safety.