I'm a runner but a knee injury has left me no choice but to resort to swimming. I enjoy swimming as it's low impact and burnzzz calories. However, I live in LA. In the early AM it's between 50-55 degrees. I have access to a pool in my neighborhood which i would like to take advantage of as opposed to fighting for a lane at my gym's swimming pool. Can anyone recommend a line or type of swimwear that i can wear and to use my neighborhood pool? I'd like to stay semi warm if possible. Is that unheard of or what? Thanks in advance.
2007-01-11 07:13:03 · 7 answers · asked by Petra 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
A shorty wetsuit would be ideal.
Wear your regular swimwear underneath and then get a wetsuit with short sleeves and "shorts" legs (cut off at the knee). Because you aren't in a river, stay away from the suits with long arms and long pants.
My current wetsuit is a BodyGlove design and it's standing up to the chlorine amazingly!
Price range is usually around $70-$100 depending on the retailer, brand, size and time of year.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-11 07:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by kiwi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh - I hope the water isn't 50/55 degrees - that's in the hypothermia zone! Public pool regulations in my state (WA) demand I think at least 76 degrees - which is supposed to be a minimum safe temperature for swimming without any extra protection. Much under that, and I'd say definitely go with a cover of some kind - because it cold water can be not just uncomfortable, but unhealthy! Good luck -
2007-01-12 11:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by Cedar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd agree to the short (spring) wetsuit. Ideally to prevent irritation when swimming one with a low neck, cut off at the shoulder and knee or calf length. Just be careful if purchasing one of the thickness - the thicker the suit the more buoyant you become which actually make it easier to swim, so if you want a good workout I recommend no more than 5mm.
If wetsuits are too thick companies like tyr make triathlon suits which then to be full body suits and this may help you to stay warmer.
2007-01-12 05:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some good warm ups in water and some fast workouts like Jogging , or fast swim ... Wearing a long wet suit is not a solution
Good luck with bad knee .
2007-01-11 17:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't really need a wetsuit for 50-55. What you do need is a Neoprene swimcap - which is wetsuit fabric. You just need to protect your head from heat loss. Barracuda makes a good one, about $40.
Trust me - I swim in San Francisco Bay year-round and right now it's about 55. I've never used a wetsuit. You'll get used to it.
2007-01-12 00:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a shorty wetsuit or just trunks and a swim shirt o and 50-55 is nothing my friend!!! swimming in febuary is the most fun ever and all my friends and i just wear regular bathing suits!!!
2007-01-11 19:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by Molly <3 CCL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speedos or a wet suit
2007-01-11 15:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by Ben S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋