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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I hope you find a decent pool soon.
My pool is a university pool and is kept at 78, it's perfect during a workout. A bit chilly at first, but it feels amazing by the end of a 10x200. I just got lucky in finding this pool, for many years I swam in an 82 degree pool nearby but it really felt too warm. I don't like pools that are so warm they "steam".
According to the link below, the American Red Cross recommends 78 degrees for training.
www.livestrong.com/.../
Some universities allow you to swim at their pools, provided you join their alumni society or pay a community membership fee. Maybe that's the only way to find a reasonable temp now that noodlers have taken over control of community swimming pools.
-mark
I hope you find a decent pool soon.
My pool is a university pool and is kept at 78, it's perfect during a workout. A bit chilly at first, but it feels amazing by the end of a 10x200. I just got lucky in finding this pool, for many years I swam in an 82 degree pool nearby but it really felt too warm. I don't like pools that are so warm they "steam".
According to the link below, the American Red Cross recommends 78 degrees for training.
www.livestrong.com/.../
Some universities allow you to swim at their pools, provided you join their alumni society or pay a community membership fee. Maybe that's the only way to find a reasonable temp now that noodlers have taken over control of community swimming pools.
-mark
