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.
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I guess I have it the best for summer swimming. I swim in an outdoor community pool (50 meters available twice a day for 1 hour each--adults only!!!) Pool is UNHEATED so whatever temperature the water is -- is what it will be. Right now a little on the chilly side due to cold overnight temps. Usually by this time in the summer I kid about having 2 tons of ice purchased to cool it down. I'm guessing in the high 70s is the average temp right now--just a 1/8" of ice on the skin and 2 lengths to warm up!!!!
The temps don't seem to bother the kids swimming (or splashing) during the day, the water aerobics ladies are still coming at 10am and the lap swimmers are happy.
I guess I have it the best for summer swimming. I swim in an outdoor community pool (50 meters available twice a day for 1 hour each--adults only!!!) Pool is UNHEATED so whatever temperature the water is -- is what it will be. Right now a little on the chilly side due to cold overnight temps. Usually by this time in the summer I kid about having 2 tons of ice purchased to cool it down. I'm guessing in the high 70s is the average temp right now--just a 1/8" of ice on the skin and 2 lengths to warm up!!!!
The temps don't seem to bother the kids swimming (or splashing) during the day, the water aerobics ladies are still coming at 10am and the lap swimmers are happy.
