Ever since the heater broke down and got replaced a the pool I swim in, the temperature has been running warm to hot. Lately it's been averaging 90-91.5°. I mentioned this to the management, and for 5 days the temp dropped down to between 84-86°, which felt good to me. But now it's crept back up to 90°, and I'm guessing it'll get a little warmer tomorrow.
Does anyone else out there train consistently in a 90°+ pool, and is there a temperature at which fast-paced swimming would become dangerous? If it's an issue where there's no physical danger and it's just discomfort then I can work with that, but I'm a little worried because the water feels too warm to me. Thanks.
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Swimming in 90°F water has the similar effect as running in hot sun. Once your body starts working harder to cool itself, your already going slower for the effort.
If you can tolerate it there is one benefit, it raises your metabolism for the remaining part of the day after the swim because you are still cooling off.
Swimming in 90°F water has the similar effect as running in hot sun. Once your body starts working harder to cool itself, your already going slower for the effort.
If you can tolerate it there is one benefit, it raises your metabolism for the remaining part of the day after the swim because you are still cooling off.
