Hi. I have found that the usual pool temp of 78-80 F at the pools I use now seems a couple of degrees too cold for me. Due to medical issues, I am now very sensitive to the small temp difference, enough so that I will stay out of the water being it feels too cold.
I have always swam in a brief suit, but now wondering if a kneeskin or body skin might provide just enough boost to raise the temp a degree or two. By covering more of my body, the water might feel just a bit warmer. There are triathlon suits out there that provide insulation, but those are really made for cold water swimming and I don't want to restrict my form by wearing a bulky tri suit and a tri suit would probably add too much insulation and I would end up overheating.
Anyone have any thoughts if this idea would work? I have no experience with a kneeskin or bodyskin.
If a kneeskin or bodyskin would warm me up just a couple of degrees, it would get me in the pool much more often.
Thanks.
Try wearing a bathing cap. I have the opposite problem - the pool I've been training in is close to 85. Taking the cap off is a huge help. So putting it on may actually help you feel a bit warmer.
Yep, you know I'm with ya on this one! To add to your excellent recommendation, make it a silicone cap, as they are thicker and retain more heat than the latex ones. During the winter time, when they crank our pool to 85, I head over to a private SCM pool, whenever possible, that is currently around 78-80 degrees, but dips down to 76 in the winter. I use a silicone cap over there and as long as I keep moving, I'm ok. (I have Raynaud's, so I have to be careful with the cold, as well.) At least it keeps me from hanging on the wall and resting too long, in between sets! :bolt:
Try wearing a bathing cap. I have the opposite problem - the pool I've been training in is close to 85. Taking the cap off is a huge help. So putting it on may actually help you feel a bit warmer.
Yep, you know I'm with ya on this one! To add to your excellent recommendation, make it a silicone cap, as they are thicker and retain more heat than the latex ones. During the winter time, when they crank our pool to 85, I head over to a private SCM pool, whenever possible, that is currently around 78-80 degrees, but dips down to 76 in the winter. I use a silicone cap over there and as long as I keep moving, I'm ok. (I have Raynaud's, so I have to be careful with the cold, as well.) At least it keeps me from hanging on the wall and resting too long, in between sets! :bolt:
