Water Temp.

RE: Water Temp.

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:25:22 GMT

I would say that it makes a difference, at least for me. I was in Germany for 9 months; the indoor pools there are kept very warm, as they're used mainly by old ladies (who don't know anything about proper lane usage, but that's another issue). I had to finally give up on swimming indoors; I would get headaches from the heat, and be panting after a few laps. I just arrived at my college, where the water is kept on the cooler side. The change in my speed is just incredible. Of course, part of that comes from not having to weave my way from one side of the pool to the other. :)

RE: Water Temp.

Former Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 14:07:07 GMT

I workout in a rather warm pool, used mostly for recreational and rehabilatative purposes. I'm not sure what the actual temperature is, but would guess above 85 degrees. I tend to swim slower times and end up very dehydrated afterwards. The good side of this is that when you go to a colder pool (for a workout or meet) I feel much better and think I swim much faster. For awhile I swam at a university, where the water was much more appropriate to competitive swimming. While my workouts felt better, I didn't notice the drastic difference when going from a warm pool to a colder pool. Other than feeling slower and needing more water, are there any other downfalls to swimming in a warm pool?

RE: Water Temp.

aquageek — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 03:32:09 GMT

I was joking.

RE: Water Temp.

mattson — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 03:11:09 GMT

Originally posted by aquageek Most USMS member prefer a hot pool to train in, preferable 86 degrees or hotter. Say WHAT?!? Anything above 82 is getting into uncomfortably hot territory. (Then again, I'm someone who heats up quickly, and cools off slowly. I know another swimmer who does not want *any* break between sets, as he gets too cold.)

RE: Water Temp.

Former Member — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:50:47 GMT

might it be a slow pool also?

RE: Water Temp.

Former Member — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:31:36 GMT

I profer 79-80, but 76 is better than 82. Harder to get into, though. 86 is good for standing around giving a swimming lesson.

RE: Water Temp.

Former Member — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:27:24 GMT

I dont really know what classifies a slow pool...and thanks for all the replies every one :)

RE: Water Temp.

Former Member — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 11:39:51 GMT

Carry out a search on this website for that info. There has been a LOT of quite entertaining discussion about this ! I am happy to see this come up, the forum has been a bit quiet for a while !

RE: Water Temp.

swim53 — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 08:38:21 GMT

Hey St. Clairsville! Glad your 500 free times are coming down. Yes, a warm pool makes all the difference in what your times are- esp. in a distance race. Go back to postings starting on 8/4/03 to start with. There are many other discussions which go way back on this forum about temperature also. Good luck. Keep us posted.

RE: Water Temp.

aquageek — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 08:29:11 GMT

Most USMS member prefer a hot pool to train in, preferable 86 degrees or hotter.

RE: Water Temp.

Former Member — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 07:47:13 GMT

theres another consideration too,a while back our pool was too cold and i for one ended up with cramps(charlie horse)