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?
Dear Elaine,
Our experience with noodlers as you call them is similar. Health concerns and even money does not influence pool temperature policy. It's the incessant complaints, "OOO, this water is too cold," to the management.
I get vascular headaches when I lap swim in water too warm, usually 84+.
As far as documented study I would suggest contacting a research University that has a masters or Ph.D. program in recreation/athletics. The subject of water temperature and its effects, good or bad on a body would be a good subject for a masters thesis or Ph.D. dissertation. I know that Baylor University has a graduate program in the area of recreation.
If I find out anything more, I'll post it.
Thank you for your post! I appreciate your understanding of the situation and sharing your experience. :applaud:
I ended up digging up some good information from the International Fitness Association, when I used a different search engine. In addition the fitness trainer at the gym contacted the National Council on Strength & Fitness and received an e-mail back with specific guidelines. If you would like to see the letter I sent the HOA, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will forward you the letter.
Meanwhile, any additional information is always appreciated; I would be more than happy to forward it on to the board president! :D
Dear Elaine,
Our experience with noodlers as you call them is similar. Health concerns and even money does not influence pool temperature policy. It's the incessant complaints, "OOO, this water is too cold," to the management.
I get vascular headaches when I lap swim in water too warm, usually 84+.
As far as documented study I would suggest contacting a research University that has a masters or Ph.D. program in recreation/athletics. The subject of water temperature and its effects, good or bad on a body would be a good subject for a masters thesis or Ph.D. dissertation. I know that Baylor University has a graduate program in the area of recreation.
If I find out anything more, I'll post it.
Thank you for your post! I appreciate your understanding of the situation and sharing your experience. :applaud:
I ended up digging up some good information from the International Fitness Association, when I used a different search engine. In addition the fitness trainer at the gym contacted the National Council on Strength & Fitness and received an e-mail back with specific guidelines. If you would like to see the letter I sent the HOA, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will forward you the letter.
Meanwhile, any additional information is always appreciated; I would be more than happy to forward it on to the board president! :D
