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Why do top swimmers often shave their heads?
It makes them swim a bit faster because the water does not have to go through there hair. That's why people also wear swimming caps.
Why do athletes shave their legs?
Athletes shave their legs to eliminate as much wind or water resistance as possible. Swimmers actually see pretty significant decreases in their time when they shave their bodies.
What animal is imitated to make swimmers go faster?
dolphin
Why do swimmers shave their entire body?
They shave their entire body so they can move through the water faster.-Lack of hair has nothing to do with speed for swimmers (or very little). When you shave your body, you are not only removing hair, but the layer of dead skin cells on the top of your skin as well. The idea is to remove all of the gunk and buildup on your skin so that when you enter the water, it feels different. Basically, all of the stimulation gives your body a shot of endorphins when you dive into the pool (kind of like steroids, without the drugs). That is why people swim faster after just shaving.
Is it gay for guys to shave their legs?
Not necessary. Some swimmers shave their legs and entire body for less resistance in the water.
Why do people wear swim hats?
Either they don't want to get their hair wet or their hair slows them down and they want to swim faster. That's the same reason olympic swimmers shave their arms and legs.
The swimmers go fast?
well, if they have a cap on, they can go faster. If you have clothes on, you will go slower than if you had a swimsuit on. If you are tired, you will go slower than if you were full of good energy.
Swimmers often wear swim caps and shave the hair from their bodies so that they can swim faster What force is reduced that will enable them to swim at a greater speed?
It is the drag that all the hair causes. If it is shaved off or covered, it will make the swimmer more streamlined, which means they will move faster. Drag
If you shave at a early age then?
If you shave at an early age your hair there grows back faster.
Does a penguin walk faster than it can swim?
No, Penguins are much faster swimmers then they are 'walkers' on land.
How can you let your hair face grow faster?
When you shave, it grows in a bit faster. So if it is not coming in fast or think enough, shave and start over.
What happens if you shave you arm hair?
It grows back faster and sometimes a darker color the more you shave.
