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4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by FitnessDoctor: 1:50pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Hello, guys, it's your favorite health blogger, Paul Samuel FitnessDoctor Thinking about taking a dip into a public pool to cool off, well think again. Many public pools are crawling with germs -- and, if not treated properly, can pose a major health risk. Before heading to the pool at any time, find out what could be lurking in the water -- and learn how to protect yourself and your family. 1. 1 in 5 adults pees in the pool Though it may seem like a habit most people would grow out of after childhood -- or preferably, never pick up in the first place -- many adults admit to relieving themselves while swimming. In fact, a 2012 survey conducted by the Water Quality & Health Council found that one in five U.S. adults urinates in the pool. 2. There’s probably poop in the pool, too Copyright: Paul Samuel FitnessDoctor (realfitbody.com) A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in 8 public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds was shut down because of health and safety violations, including excessively dirty water. The most common cause of contamination: fecal matter that rinses off children or people who go swimming while suffering from diarrhea. "Contamination can occur via direct release of formed or diarrheal feces or as much as 10 grams of fecal material can rinse off a young child's perianal surface and into the water," the report states. 3. Some bacteria are resistant to chlorine Chlorine is the major chemical used to kill germs in the pool. When chlorine is added to pool water to kill germs that can cause illness if ingested, it takes time to work. The chemical eliminates most germs in minutes, but some, such as Cryptosporidium, or "Crypto" for short, can live in properly treated pool water for several days. 4. Most people go swimming without bathing The 2012 report from Water Quality and Health Council also found that nearly 70 percent of people do not shower before taking a swim in the pool -- adding to the number of germs in the water. "Swimming is not a substitute for bathing. Too many people unknowingly treat the pool as a communal bathtub," Wiant said in the release. "It may seem counter-intuitive, but it's important to shower before you jump in the pool to help keep swimming healthy for everyone in the pool. So there you have it. Source: http://www.realfitbody.com/2017/10/6-facts-might-quit-swimming-public-pools.html 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by MANNABBQGRILLS: 1:54pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
So disgusting. ..... Are you a lover of BARBECUE? If yes, check our signature.... 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Benjom(m): 2:03pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Thank God I don't even know how to swim... Lobatan! 54 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by kingxsamz(m): 2:03pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
thanks for the info op...but this won't discourage me from going for a swim whenever I feel like... 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by kingxsamz(m): 2:05pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Benjom: you better goan learn, it might save ur life one day... Just saying... 85 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by iamJ(m): 3:02pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
stories for the gods, its relaxing, i always bathe after self 2 Likes |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Luka316(m): 3:43pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
For me, swimming is the best form of relaxing. Everything that have advantage must certainly have a disadvantage, but I don't think this issue mentioned here are strong enough to stop me from swimming. I love swimming after exercising 13 Likes |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by TEAMvido(m): 4:01pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
very true ..... 1 Like |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Nobody: 4:44pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Not enough reasons Although ah dey fear to enter water but at the same time curious to enter it 5 Likes
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Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Blackhawk01: 4:47pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
I'm guilty of no1 2 Likes |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by owomida1: 5:11pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
This is why I don't swim. Babes and guys with gonorrhea will jump into the pool, others will pee, some will mess, body odoured guys and girls will wash their underarms and under-thighs inside, people with scabies, measles, fugal infection of sorts will swim. And some will still somehow drink the water. God is great! 63 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by DONADAMS(m): 5:11pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
make i book space 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Abudu2000(m): 5:12pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Ghh |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by MrBrownJay1(m): 5:13pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
a good thorough bath after the swimming pool will clear all the nonsense mentioned above... but then again, how would someone learn how to swim if they dont go to a swimming pool?! you think swimming in a river is any better?! 1 Like |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by inotice: 5:13pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
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Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Airforce1(m): 5:13pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
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Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by rozayx5(m): 5:14pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
your safer in a village stream, than sharing swimming pools yuck 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by dontbothermuch: 5:14pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Hey nairalanders, To live a stress-free life 6am - exercise Eat fruits, just one orange, banana, apple, cucumber &tomatoes Drink water Evening 9pm - Put on the AC in the bedroom 9pm - in the sitting room, open ur chilled red wine with ur bae or wifey & watch ur favorite movie together. With these, you can actually compete with the likes of dangote, psquare, davido etc. in terms of living a good life 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by guru90: 5:15pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
I don't even near it at all.... so disgusting!!! |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Jboy5050(m): 5:15pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Swimming is my hobby 1 Like |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by PointZerom: 5:15pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Don't follow these people to swim, their cracked heels and facial marks of iniquity plays host to numerous germs and diseases. 3 Likes
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Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Nobody: 5:15pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Tuham: That is death calling you through your village people 1 Like |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by MrBrownJay1(m): 5:15pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
rozayx5: lies.... |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Nobody: 5:15pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
This is serious, I hardly do public pools though |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Nobody: 5:17pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
rozayx5: Don't go there oh. I remember the last time I went to village n visited the river, things I saw eh. Niggaz would poop n jump into the river without cleaning their yansh 2 Likes |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Mescopaul(m): 5:17pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
I really do not undestand people's thinking faculty here. op never said swimming is bad, he only stated the ills in swimming in PUBLIC POOLS. RECIEVE SENSE everyone, Amen. 6 Likes |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by deepwater(f): 5:19pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
7. they mess in the pool 1 Like |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by DaBillionnaire: 5:19pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
wetin we no go see |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by deepwater(f): 5:20pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
come on forget the pool!!! if u must swim do so in deepwaters 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Nobody: 5:20pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Well you will select the pool you go to. |
Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Blackhawk01: 5:20pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Airforce1: Hahahaha You don't expect me to get out of the pool every now and then, do you? I take a thorough shower after swimming, BTW. 4 Likes
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Re: 4 Facts That Might Make You Quit Swimming In Public Pools by Nobody: 5:20pm On Nov 18, 2017 |
Did this once back in my university days and whenever I remember it, I spit. Such a disgusting experience. 2 Likes |
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