Does anyone actually workout in the outdoor pool with these inhuman water temperatures of 90+? Last week it was 86, and I was so uncomfortable, cramping constantly, despite bananas, Vit 3 and tons of water. I've had to go indoors, which is killing me, since I suffer through winter, living for the summer, but this is brutal. I'm on the East coast. This week the air quality is bad, and heat index is in the triple digits as well. Should I tough it out and just accept that the workout will be quite poor? :doh:
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Yes, the workout is going to be slower and more difficult than it would be in good water conditions. First if your hair is short enough to get away with no cap, don't wear one. It really traps heat. Another thing that helps me is to take a break of sorts every 750-1000 and do an extremely slow 50 sculling while floating on my back- even though I have to wear a cap for sets, i take it off for this.
Yes, the workout is going to be slower and more difficult than it would be in good water conditions. First if your hair is short enough to get away with no cap, don't wear one. It really traps heat. Another thing that helps me is to take a break of sorts every 750-1000 and do an extremely slow 50 sculling while floating on my back- even though I have to wear a cap for sets, i take it off for this.
