10 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SWIMMING

WHAT IS SWIMMING ALL ABOUT?

According to research, Swimming burns almost 40% more calories than biking per hour.

Fast pool’ is a kind of swimming pool with an effective gutter system that prevents the wave 

from creating.

Swimming burns almost 30% more calories than running per hour.

So guys I’ll be telling you the 10 facts you need to know about swimming below.

Most of the time people tend to go to the swimming pool more often than a restaurant due to the fact that science has proven that swimming helps ease of the stress and stored up tension in the body system.

1. SWIMMERS CAN PLACE THEIR TOES ON THE GROUND: In order for 

swimmers to propel their bodies through the water, they must have good 

flexibility in their feet and ankles, which is why you see a lot of pointed toes in 

swimming competitions. This allows a smooth surface to be created for water 

to rush by, reducing drag.

2. SHAVING BEFORE SWIMMING: Are you surprised? Yes it’s part of it. it’s 

very compulsory to shave your hair before swimming because it allows you to 

be more active. Shaving is a common theme among swimmers, as it helps 

increase performance. studies shows that shaving makes the skin more 

sensitive in the water. This allows swimmers to “feel the water” better so they 

can make adjustments to their technique.

3. EVERY MAJOR MUSCLES IN THE BODY SHOULD BE USED: Some people 

question whether swimming is a real sport; but did you know it’s one of the 

most intense sports out there? The reason is because swimming is a full body 

exercise. You name the muscle, swimming probably uses it.

4. HOLDING OF BREATHE: Holding your breath is one of the most 

interesting fact that helps in your swimming exercise. Most people can 

only hold their breath for a few seconds. However, people with proper 

training can hang on for at least two minutes. Then you have freedivers, 

who can hold their breath for up to 10 minutes (or more).

The world record shows that breath-holding is 24 minutes and 3 seconds, is 

very surprising and it’s also helps to improve your swimming lessons.

5. A 10 YEARS OLD RECORDED AS THE WORLD BEST SWIMMER:

In 2015, then 10-year-old Bahrainian Alzain Tareq became the world’s 

youngest competitive swimmer in a world championship. Competing 

against others twice her age, she finished her 50-meter butterfly meet in 

41.13 seconds. It’s this Amazing?

6. MOST OF THE UNITED STATE POPULATION CANNOT SWIM: Wow, 

this is ridiculous and shocking, but it’s the fact. A 2014 survey taken by 

the revealed that more than half of Americans cannot swim. Fifty-six 

percent of Americans can perform five basic swimming skills; 33% of 

African Americans reported knowing the five core swimming skills; and men are more likely to report they know the five basic swimming skills 

than women are.

7. ONE OF THE OLDEST STROKE IS THE BREASTSTROKE: Guys true or 

false? Well, the answer is ‘TRUE’. Swimming dates back to 2500BCE 

and can be seen in ancient Egyptian drawings. The breaststroke goes 

back to the Stone Ages, but it wasn’t until 1904 when it was swam 

competitively at the Olympics.

8. THE CHANCES ON SWIMMING IN THE OLYMPICS ARE SLIM: Yeah 

this is very true. On average nearly 2000 swimmers make it to the 

Olympic trials. Out of that number, only 50 of them will actually make 

the Olympic swim team.

9. DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FIRST SWIMMING GOOGLES WERE 

MADE FROM TO TORTOISE SHELL: Wow, this is exciting, The first 

recorded version of swimming goggles was during the 14th century in 

Persia. It wasn’t until the 1930s when rubber goggles were created.

Are u surprised to hear that? Same as me...

10. WERE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OLYMPICS 

NOT UNTIL 1912: Well, this wasn’t fair, Swimming became an Olympic 

sport in 1908, but women were not allowed to participate until 1912. 

Australian swimmer, Fanny Durack, became the first woman to win a 

gold medal in the 100-yard freestyle in the same year. 

✓ Finally every one is now allowed to swim. Both Men, women, 

boys, girl, babies, Animals. So it’s now opened to everyone who 

wants to learn how to swim. 

Check out the 10 important facts you 

need to know before swimming above.

*Swim safe*.