Why do swimmers and divers take shower after the getting off the water?

Answer 1

Contrary to popular belief, divers do not shower between each dive because of bacteria. Divers shower in warm water (or even soak in a hot tub) to keep their muscles warm and loose. This is also why gymnasts put on warm-ups, or pants and jackets, after each event. Some divers believe that if they go into the water while wet they can enter with a smaller splash, however most dry off with a towel.

Answer 2

To get the chlorine out of their hair. When you get out and dry off your skin becomes itchy Swimming Pools contain many bacterias and are unhealthy for the body.

also as the swimmer i am i take showers because it gets the chlorine out of my hair and off my body. But also because it cools you off and also relaxes u after a hard swim or hard practice. answer: most of the time they do it to get the clorine off them and some just take showers after to make them feel cleaner and good.

Answer 3

It depends I am a swimmer and I always take a shower after swimming as the chlorine in the water can make your skin dry and smell however some swimmers and diver will take a show to prepare for a dive or race. Really it is a personal preference.

Answer 4

Pool water is treated with chemicals to make it safe to swim in (young children frequently relieve themselves in the pool). The chemical are not good for the skin and therfore pool users should shower BEFORE (to go in clean) and AFTER (to wash of the chemicals) they use the pool.

Answer 5

It is so they can get rid of all thechlorine from their body. Also after a tuff session they can relax.

Answer 6

After swimming, there will be chlorine on your skin. Many people prefer to shower right after getting out to get the chlorine off of their skin, so that it doesn't dry out their skin.

Answer 7

To wash the salt off their bodies.