Question 1

i run and do resistance training 5-6 days a week.  is it important to wear a jockstrap or is it not necessary?

Accepted Answer

No need : If you start to feel tenderness or irritation with or after running, the extra support may help. If not, then it's probably not needed.

Question 2

i don't like boxes when i work but i've been told that brief cause lower sperm count. i've read that a jockstrap is a good alternative would that be?

Accepted Answer

Goal??: I think you mean boxers?  1st, are you and a woman having fertility problems (unable to get pregnant?).  If not, then your sperm count isn't an issue - wear boxers!  
next, plenty of couples get pregnant with the male wearing briefs.  If you cannot get pregnant talk to a doctor before you start worrying about your underwear.
Finally, a jockstrap would be just like briefs with reg to sperm count.

Question 3

swimming good for thighs?

Accepted Answer

swimming: Swimming is an excellent all around exercise for almost everyone.

Question 4

is swimming good for croup?

Accepted Answer

Croup?: Increased humidity is good for croup.  Run a humidifier in the child's room or sit in the bathroom with the hot shower on to steam up the room.  Even taking a car ride with the windows cracked over can help with the stridor of croup.

Question 5

does swimming improve sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Determining Sciatica: Sciatica is a general term for leg pain. It is best to see a physician to determine the root cause of the pain. A proper recommendation can be made after a proper history, physical examination and any necessary imaging are obtained.

Question 6

when are swimming lessons best?

Accepted Answer

I like to start 4 yo: A child must be taught  a variety of things about water that can be phazed in over time. A playfulness & joy around water can be taught in infancy, with close hands on control. This can prevent outright fear that grips some older kids & hampers teaching swimming & safety later. I like to start formal lessons at 4 when their communication skills are good & can be taught a respect for pool dangers.

Question 7

will swimming help me lose weight?

Accepted Answer

It could: as part of an activity program couple with good eating habits, you could lose weight. If your daily caloric intake with exercise is less than the number of calories you need to maintain or gain weight, you should lose weight. If the difference is about 500 calories a day, you could lose one pound a week.

Question 8

at age is it safe to start swimming?

Accepted Answer

Any age with parent!: There are classes for babies as young as 6 months (with their parents of course!)  these classes are meant to get babies used to water.  However, kids are generally not developmentally really ready to swim on their own until about 5 years.  Swimming lessons are a good idea as drowning is a cause of preventable death in children.

Question 9

can i take my son swimming with croup?

Accepted Answer

CROUP: It is not a good idea to go swimming when he is sick with croup. It will aggravate his cough and breathing problem.

Question 10

should take my inhaler before swimming?

Accepted Answer

Maybe?: You may not need it, but it  is always a good idea if you might be in strenuous activity!

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