Which Temperature Is Best for Your Water Workout?

Exercising in a pool is one of the best things you can do to aid your mobility and boost your fitness.

“You can do things in the pool you simply can’t do on land. That’s especially true if you have balance difficulties or joint issues,” says Bruce E. Becker, MD, a clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. The buoyancy of water allows greater range of motion, while its resistance enhances cardiac and muscle fitness.

但湿式运动的理想温度是多少呢?遵循这些指导方针，水温最适合水上运动。

Below 83 Degrees

刚进去的时候可能感觉有点快，但如果你在做剧烈的有氧运动，比如游泳，你很快就会喜欢凉爽的温度。

83-88 Degrees

This is the ideal temperature range for moderate aquatic exercise likepool fitness classes. “Your heart can operate very efficiently in this range,” notes Dr. Becker, making this suitable for those with a cardiac condition.

89-92 Degrees

This is the upper range for moderately active aquatic exercise and is more appropriate for lower-intensity workouts.

93-99 Degrees

Warm water temps like these can help you stretch more easily and improve range of motion. But beware of aerobic activity in this range – especially if you have any cardiac issues – because your heart is stressed more easily in a hotter environment. If you have a history ofheart disease, high blood pressure or other cardiovascular concerns, stick with cooler temperatures.

100-plus Degrees

Exercising in this range can be dangerous, warns Dr. Becker. Stick to relaxing in it for just a few minutes – and make sure you drink cool water during and afterward. If you feel light-headed, drowsy orfatigued, get out of the water immediately.

Alyssa Shaffer for Arthritis Today

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