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2017-06-14 2:42 PM

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Subject: Do You Shower Before You Swim In The Pool?
"I think the misconception is, is that people are showering to get rid of the scent or get rid of just the body oils, when in reality it's more of a health and safety issue and we're really trying to get rid of the fecal matter, the stuff that makes you sick."

People in the pool business are most worried about the parasite cryptosporidium, which can cause gastrointestinal problems when swallowed.

The full article here, and link to the study:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/do-you-shower-before-swim...


2017-06-14 3:26 PM
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Yes. But thanks for that fun little read before my afternoon swim training I guess it's another incentive to swallow less pool water
2017-06-14 3:44 PM
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These threads are always fun.....I know, I know.....everybody showers with soap and nobody pees in the pool.

Got it.  LMAO

2017-06-14 3:47 PM
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Subject: RE: Do You Shower Before You Swim In The Pool?
Getting rid of the fecal matter. Isn't that what the pool is for? I thought it was just a big bathtub.
2017-06-15 11:24 AM
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If I am swimming first thing in the morning....and showered that morning or the night before. Nope. Sorry.
If I've been doing anything besides sleeping immediately before...I rinse off. If I've sweated in any way, I even use soap.

I have never...ever...peed in the pool. I just can't bring myself to do it. I believe in the purple dye. Just like I'm afraid of sharks even in any non-salt water ....pool/pond/river/lake...doesn't matter. Bigger than an Olympic and my head's on a swivel. Don't event think about humming the Jaws theme....I will stink-eye you.

I have, however, had to get out of the pool very quickly and run (well, walked briskly, I don't want to make the lifeguard have to stop twirling their whistle around their finger so they can blow it and yell "walk") to the nearby shower.....to pee. I'm old. That water is sometimes cold.
2017-06-15 1:18 PM
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From one shark phobia sufferer to another, I do a race that the RD thinks it's funny to play the jaws theme song before. Because there's a GW that's known to visit the area. ITS DOWN RIGHT CRUEL


2017-06-16 5:13 AM
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Subject: RE: Do You Shower Before You Swim In The Pool?
I rinse off before every pool swim. I do it more because I feel like getting my hair wet with non-chlorinated water before hitting the pool helps keep it one or two steps from straw texture more than anything else.
2017-06-16 8:16 AM
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Subject: RE: Do You Shower Before You Swim In The Pool?
I also rinse off before every pool swim. Mostly it's to "shock" my body using cold water so that when I get to the pool it's not so bad getting in.
2017-06-16 11:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Do You Shower Before You Swim In The Pool?

I shower (with soap) before getting the pool - BUT with my suit on.  

In Iceland, the rules about showering before getting into the hot spring pools is very specific and enforced.  You must shower, with soap (and following a diagram of where to lather) before putting on your suit.  You will be called out for this by shower room attendants.    I'd love to see this happening at the average gym in America (and everywhere).   Anything would be better than what I see most days.

2017-06-22 7:09 AM
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So does rinsing off remove the fecal matter? I'd think not, especially since many pool rinse showers are public view so people have their suits on when they rinse/wash. Everyone pees in the pool (If you tell us you don't, we all know you are lying), but at least urine is sterile.

I read once that is there is a strong chlorine smell coming from the pool, it means the chlorine is working hard - in essence, the pool is dirty. I'll skip my swim on these days. Overall, I'd guess that a pool is a lot cleaner than a lake or ocean, if only because the water is constantly filtered, treated, and monitored.
2017-06-22 7:15 AM
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Subject: RE: Do You Shower Before You Swim In The Pool?
Originally posted by Goggles Pizzano

From one shark phobia sufferer to another, I do a race that the RD thinks it's funny to play the jaws theme song before. Because there's a GW that's known to visit the area. ITS DOWN RIGHT CRUEL


Mary Lee has a boyfriend now, so there are 2 Great whites that visit the area Don't worry they will only pick off one or two people at the back of the pack!


2017-06-22 9:29 AM
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Sorry, I never pee in the pool. Lazy, disgusting and not respectful of other swimmers. Please reconsider your practice. It's not too hard to get out of pool to pee.
Must admit I've done my share of rinsing but since reading this I have begun to use soap on significant areas. Not hard to get around swimsuit.

Hate the idea of a pool but am forcing myself in order to tri
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