How Hot is Too Hot?
By Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
United States
June 18, 2008 7:33pm CST
When I go swimming, I like the pool temperature to be over 70 degrees. But sometimes, it gets up to 90 degrees out here, which is way too hot. Anything too far over 80 just isn't relaxing for me anymore. And while I have gone swimming in 50 degree water before, the pins and needles feeling doesn't make me want to stay in very long. I prefer right at 80 degrees if possible, but we don't heat our pool so I get whatever nature gives me.
What about you? What temperature do you prefer?
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@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
19 Jun 08
Is Texas much hotter than Southern CA? I could never live there if it is. When we get in the triple digits out here like today, all I want to do is stay inside (which, luckily since I was stuck at work, was still productive because I made money being inside instead of laying around watching TV).
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@chrysz (1602)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
I don't like cold water as I get rashes all over when over exposed to cold temperature so I would prefer hotter pools. There are lots of hot spring resorts here in our place and it is really of my advantage. I am not that familiar with the temperature but there are pools here that are really hot and several pools have varied temperature so you can chose which one is good for you.
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
19 Jun 08
Oh, I've known some people that went to the hot springs. They said those go up to 130 degrees! Only the most seasoned hot spring goers can go in the hottest ones I guess. I know our jacuzzi got to 120 once and I nearly fainted. But that is great to have such a place available for those who enjoy it.
That is interesting about the rashes, wow. I wouldn't swim in cold pools either if that happened to me.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
19 Jun 08
I like the water to be in the low 80's. That is a comfortable relaxing temp..
@im_tiggs (141)
• United States
23 Jul 08
I owned a Health Spa and a Therapy pool for 6 yrs. but I sold it due to personal reasons) The average temperature for any pool is 90, and sorry to tell you, but it is NOT that hot, it is ideal for swimming and Pool therapy. Most people wanted it warmer but you cannot go over 94. The hottub was a constant 104. I would not get many people if my pool was only 80 - most would sit in the hot tub all night. lol and I could not legally do that.
You need to realize that The STATE regulates the pool temperatures...unfortunately in this business, it's not Burger kings Motto.. lol YOU CAN'T HAVE IT YOUR WAY!
but your own pool Try it! I WILL ALWAYS TAKE A WARMER POOL!
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
23 Jul 08
Is therapy swimming less vigorous though than swimming laps? When I just get into a pool that is 90, it feels hot. But 85 feels okay when I just get in, and doesn't get uncomfortable until I actually start swimming. My grandparents always heat their pool to about 90 degrees and they really like it, but they don't do very vigorous swimming either since they are in their 80s.
I've also heard that the older you get, the more you like warmer water. Our hot tub has gotten over 110 before and I thought I would faint, but my grandparents don't have a problem with those temperatures.
@sturner03 (326)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Here it will get up to the hundreds in the summer. Right now its mid 90's. It is so hot you feel like you want to die. I tried working an outside job and the heat drained me quick as can be. It's also usually at least 80 percent humidity. The air is thick.
@KateM0414 (51)
• United States
19 Jun 08
I prefer a heated pool, maybe around 70 to 80 degrees. I agree, swimming in a pool that is too hot is just not enjoyable at all. I also hate swimming in water that is too cold.
