I finally found an outdoor pool at a nearby gym that also has an indoor pool. I'm so close to signing up, yet nervous. OTOH, I swam in mid-March, when all gyms had to close that evening. Our state was #2 in the nation with COVID cases. We are at an all time low, yet I still feel apprehensive. BTW, the pool is not busy, despite a heat wave all summer, which makes me think that people are fearful. (and fitness center confirmed that)
Would love to hear from swimmers who've been swimming in outdoor/indoor pools. I know the data about chlorine killing the virus, but would feel better knowing swimmers have stayed COVID free.
I have been swimming in our community's 5-lane indoor pool, six days per week, since it re-opened in June. We are able to reserve for one hour; however, I have been able to take the 9, 10, and 11 am slots every day due to the pool reservations not being at capacity. I'm in the pool for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours depending on the workout, and then I do my dryland exercises WITH MY MASK ON(!) after I swim. (By the way, for all of you mask complainers: If I can do 50 military-style push-ups (as sets of ten) with my well-fitted mask on, followed by 130 crunches, Theraband, and yoga for a full 1-1/4 hours, surely you can, too. Oh, and I'm 58 years old!)
I have remained COVID-free, as far as I know. (Either that or I got it, and I'm asymptomatic! :afraid:)
I have been swimming in our community's 5-lane indoor pool, six days per week, since it re-opened in June. We are able to reserve for one hour; however, I have been able to take the 9, 10, and 11 am slots every day due to the pool reservations not being at capacity. I'm in the pool for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours depending on the workout, and then I do my dryland exercises WITH MY MASK ON(!) after I swim. (By the way, for all of you mask complainers: If I can do 50 military-style push-ups (as sets of ten) with my well-fitted mask on, followed by 130 crunches, Theraband, and yoga for a full 1-1/4 hours, surely you can, too. Oh, and I'm 58 years old!)
I have remained COVID-free, as far as I know. (Either that or I got it, and I'm asymptomatic! :afraid:)
