Swimming is a popular sport for many people, but swimming in the cold winter requires not only courage but also excellent physical fitness. So let's take a look at who is not suitable for winter swimming.
People with purple skin after winter swimming
People with purple skin after winter swimming indicate poor cardiovascular function. After being stimulated by cold water, the cardiovascular system reacts weakly, resulting in slow blood flow. The blood passing through the skin is rich in carbon dioxide, causing the skin to appear bluish-purple. Winter swimming is not an ideal exercise for this type of person.
Patients with otitis media
Patients with otitis media should not go winter swimming to avoid water entering the ears and causing eardrum perforation. After curing otitis media, earplugs should be worn while swimming to prevent water from entering the ears.
Patients with chronic diseases
People with serious heart disease, hypertension, hepatitis, nephritis, gastric ulcers, and other diseases should not engage in winter swimming. Winter swimming may worsen their condition when they are feeling unwell.
Patients with infectious diseases
People with contagious skin diseases or other infectious diseases are not suitable for swimming in public pools. Otherwise, it may lead to the spread of diseases and harm their own health.
Elderly and teenagers
People over 70 years old should not engage in winter swimming due to natural aging of the body, weakened organ functions, and declining health conditions. Teenagers under the age of 16 should also avoid winter swimming exercises as they are in the developmental stage.
