What do I need to know about keeping myself healthy when swimming outdoors in a warm pool with warm air temperatures? Today was my first, outdoor swimming workout in a 25 meter pool. Usually I swim 3,500 yards, 4-5 days/week in a very well maintained indoor pool but have just moved from Virginia to Saudi for several months. Should I have special goggles, wear sunscreen and most importantly should I adjust the intensity of the workout with more rest between sets, and extra water on the side? (I should have checked for flags before doing backstroke, ouch!)
Thank you all for your advice! Just to be clear, does warm water affect the swimming workout?
Above a certain temperature it will, but I think you'll find your body can acclimate to a point. Just be sure to keep drinking throughout the workout and definitely back off if you feel like you aren't able to maintain your body temperature.
Thank you all for your advice! Just to be clear, does warm water affect the swimming workout?
Above a certain temperature it will, but I think you'll find your body can acclimate to a point. Just be sure to keep drinking throughout the workout and definitely back off if you feel like you aren't able to maintain your body temperature.
