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The Urban Dictionary’s example sentence for “swimmer’s hair” pretty much sums it up: “Mike had such bad swimmer’s hair that it felt like hay.” Of course, it’s not just the texture that can resemble hay; appearance can also be affected by frequent exposure to the combination of chlorine and water. Before you try to counteract what’s causing … Continue about What Causes Swimmer’s Hair?

Hopefully we’ve already convinced you that a healthy diet is important for success as a gymnast, and that there are many health risks associated with nitrates and nitrites as food additives. But how can you make sure to avoid putting your child at risk? Step 1: Check Labels Carefully It will certainly help to lessen consumption of processed and … Continue about How You Can Avoid Nitrates & Nitrites

In Part 1, we discussed the composition of gymnastics chalk, which is actually quite harmless in itself. The potential danger lies in the fact that chalk dust can be inhaled, and harmful bacteria may be attached to the dust. When you inhale chalk dust, you also inhale the bacteria in the air. But don’t worry: there’s something you can do about it, … Continue about Evaluating Gym Air Quality: Why Chalk Is and Isn’t the Problem, Part 2

According to recent research, you both should and shouldn’t worry about negative effects from chalk dust in the air. We wish the explanation were a simple, concise one, but it isn’t. So grab your favorite water bottle and take a little break while we dissect this air-quality issue. The Composition of Chalk A soft limestone formed from the remains … Continue about Evaluating Gym Air Quality: Why Chalk Is and Isn’t the Problem, Part 1