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![]() My regular swim center has two outdoor pools - one cold pool at around 78-80˚ and a smaller pool at around 86-88˚. Usually I swim in the 'cold' pool, but when it gets cold out I go for the warm pool.
I haven't compared closely, but is there general wisdom on which is better for your body? My context is a 45-50 min. workout after work, before dinner. Usually 2000-2400M. I searched the forum and see a lot of open water swimmers talking about adjusting (saying nothing about hypothermia!) and feeling more invigorated. But I wonder if the warmer water loosens the muscles or has other benefits. |
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I find that I am more tired after swim in a warm pool than in a cold pool...even though you are in the water, you still have to be able to coool off. Compare it to exercising outside...would you rather exercise when it's 78 degrees and humid or 88 degrees and humid?
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Keep Swimming! Naji |
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![]() I find that if the water is too cold my stroke does not feel as good, and it takes away from my concentration . 80 degrees or so , maybe low 80s seems good to me .
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So not speaking from a medical standpoint I find colder better for performance and I think you will find this true across all sports. |
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