It can happen if your pool has copper buildup in it, which can result from treating the water with pool mineral ionizers that contain copper, according to the Water Quality and Health Council. Masters Swimming–certified coach at the Gaston Gators Masters program in Gastonia, North Carolina. It’s a pretty common phenomenon, says Trey Taylor, a U.S. Swimming can wreak havoc on hair - in many ways.įor example, if your hair is a light color, you may notice that your strands take on a greenish hue after swimming in a chlorinated pool (typically if you’ve been in the water for several days in a row). Which of these swimming-related woes should you be worried about? And - more important - how can you fix or avoid them? That said, swimming can also have some strange effects on your body, from green hair (if you’re swimming in a chlorinated pool) to wrinkly fingers and toes. The people in the study also saw significant improvements in their physical limitations. A study published in The Journal of Rheumatology in 2016 found that swimming for 45 minutes three days a week for 12 weeks drastically reduced stiffness and joint pain in older adults with osteoarthritis. If you’re planning to start swimming on a regular basis, expect total-body benefits.įor example, a study published in BioMedical Engineering OnLine in 2016 showed that eight weeks of moderate-intensity swimming had beneficial effects on systolic blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and body-fat percentage - all indicators of heart disease risk.

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