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:
We were "outdoors" last summer while the indoor pool was getting a new roof. Temp went as high as 93 in the pool. Hydrate a lot and be careful... you can overheat. Take long breaks in between sets. After a few weeks, I adapted pretty well.
I wouldn't consider it a "poor" workout either. The conditions are changed to make it more stressful. Your body will go through the same levels of exertion. You just won't be breaking any personal bests.
We were "outdoors" last summer while the indoor pool was getting a new roof. Temp went as high as 93 in the pool. Hydrate a lot and be careful... you can overheat. Take long breaks in between sets. After a few weeks, I adapted pretty well.
I wouldn't consider it a "poor" workout either. The conditions are changed to make it more stressful. Your body will go through the same levels of exertion. You just won't be breaking any personal bests.
