I know USMS has this somewhere but.....I'm looking for an article, etc about what the water temperature should be for fitness swimming. Some of the ladies at my hospital-based health club are petitioning for the lap pool temp to go up to +84 degrees! It has been kept at 81-82 degrees which is ok. They want the water temp if they could up to 86 degrees! Can you direct me as to where I could find documentation that it isn't conducive to actively exercise in that warm of water? Also isn't there a higher cost for chemicals, etc? We fitness swimmers need help!:frustrated: Thanks.
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When we taught babies 90 degrees.
In open water swims I preferred water under 70, better still mid 60s.
Our training pool was kept at 76 degrees. Cool for just standimg around but warm enough if you are working out hard.
If you wear a swimming cap the water should be cooler and without a swim cap you can swim in warmer water.
When we taught babies 90 degrees.
In open water swims I preferred water under 70, better still mid 60s.
Our training pool was kept at 76 degrees. Cool for just standimg around but warm enough if you are working out hard.
If you wear a swimming cap the water should be cooler and without a swim cap you can swim in warmer water.
