The noodlers have succeeded, again, in getting the pool temperature raised to 86 degrees! :bitching: I have sent an e-mail to the American Red Cross, however, the more information I gather, the better! If any of you have any published articles on this topic, I would greatly appreciate it!
Here is the e-mail I sent to the American Red cross:
Hello,
I live in an adult community with an indoor swimming pool. After doing internet research, I am still not sure of a definitive recommendation of appropriate water temperatures for the following:
1. Adults (55 years old or older) swimming laps and/or participating in water aerobics who have high blood pressure or other heart conditions.
2. Adults (55 years old or older) swimming laps and/or participating in water aerobics who have diabetes.
In addition, what is the recommended air temperature and humidity percentage for an indoor pool?
The pool temperature in our community was raised from 84 to 86, so I am trying to build a case for lowering the temperature to suit the needs of the majority of our residents. And, it is my guess that most of the residents using the pool have either high blood pressure, other heart conditions, diabetes, or other health conditions making it a health risk to exercise in 86 degree water.
Any assistance and documentation you can provide would be most appreciated!
Thank you very much,
Elaine Krugman
Thanks, Forumites, for any documentation you send my way! By the way, if you can post links in the forums, perhaps it would help others, as well, who are battling the same issues. If you have articles to send as attachments, please send me a PM and I will provide you my e-mail address.
Thanks!
Elaine
P.S. Anna Lea: If you see this, does USMS have any "official" documentation at your offices?
I have a couple friends who are what you call "Noodlers". Both of these ladies suffer from painful arthritis. Believe it or not cool water makes their symptoms worse instead of better. They have a hard time staying in the water if it is much under 86. If it is 86 or warmer they can enjoy an hour of aerobic workout (for them), flexibility training, and social time with their friends.
I quit the facility where they noodle due to the warm water conditions but was able to join a different facility where the water is better for me.
I don't know the answer to this problem but I do believe in respecting other people and their limitations. I think there is an exercise solution for all populations of mankind but it will take flexibility and tolerance, not elitist attitudes!
Elaine: Do the "noodlers" swim every day? It could be possible for Mon-Weds-Fri to be warm water days with Tue-Thurs-Sat-Sun cooler days for the swimmers? Perhaps the swimmers who swim 6x per week could tolerate warmth for 2 days if they knew it would be cool the other 4. Just a thought..........................................
I have a couple friends who are what you call "Noodlers". Both of these ladies suffer from painful arthritis. Believe it or not cool water makes their symptoms worse instead of better. They have a hard time staying in the water if it is much under 86. If it is 86 or warmer they can enjoy an hour of aerobic workout (for them), flexibility training, and social time with their friends.
I quit the facility where they noodle due to the warm water conditions but was able to join a different facility where the water is better for me.
I don't know the answer to this problem but I do believe in respecting other people and their limitations. I think there is an exercise solution for all populations of mankind but it will take flexibility and tolerance, not elitist attitudes!
Elaine: Do the "noodlers" swim every day? It could be possible for Mon-Weds-Fri to be warm water days with Tue-Thurs-Sat-Sun cooler days for the swimmers? Perhaps the swimmers who swim 6x per week could tolerate warmth for 2 days if they knew it would be cool the other 4. Just a thought..........................................
