Our local swim teams(both masters and youth) have been battling with the temperature of our swimming pools during everyday use. As with many other cities, our pools are stretched to the limit for space between many different groups. One of these groups is an aerobic class for elderly folks. These aerobic classes insist that the water temperature stay between 83-85 degrees. this makes it impossible to swim laps at a competetive level during workouts. I feel this is unhealthy and would like to know if there are any studies to prove my point. I would appreciate the input.
I can't believe I read your post today of all days. I swim 3 of my workouts per week in a Y pool that is 83 or 84 on good days. Yesterday and today it was 86! I had to stop today. I'll do the workout tomorrow at another pool. I keep going to the Y because we have a coach, but as in your case, it does no good to complain about temperature. In the winter, it is a little cooler as they can control the heater. In the summer, no effort is made to cool it at all.
Your comments gave me a chance to vent. Believe it or not, it helps. Thanks.
Betsy Durrant
I can't believe I read your post today of all days. I swim 3 of my workouts per week in a Y pool that is 83 or 84 on good days. Yesterday and today it was 86! I had to stop today. I'll do the workout tomorrow at another pool. I keep going to the Y because we have a coach, but as in your case, it does no good to complain about temperature. In the winter, it is a little cooler as they can control the heater. In the summer, no effort is made to cool it at all.
Your comments gave me a chance to vent. Believe it or not, it helps. Thanks.
Betsy Durrant
