So i’m tired of dreading my masters swim sessions because I know what 45-60min into the swim i’m going to be miserable and shivering because of the cold, it’s not necessarily the air or water temps because everyone else in general is comfortable. I think it’s an issue with me hating the cold and very low body fat % so I get cold very easily. I’ve tried everything- thick swim cap, ear plugs, drink hot water during, keep body moving entire time, swim harder, even wearing a top which I don’t think looks/feels/seems right.
So this morning had a brilliant idea of rubbing Aquaphor over my upper body in hopes that this would provide a sort of layer between the water and my skin. It could have been mental but for some reason it seemed to work- any rational for this and/or anyone else had similiar experience or success with this. I think the concept came from using Aquaphor or Vaseline on face to protect from windchill on cold runs.
Bump…Anyone try this before and/or know if it works in providing a thin layer to protect against cold water in the way that others have used it to protect against wind chill while running? Thanks
It seems that the pool staff would not take kindly to you “polluting” the pool with aquaphor.
Why not just wear a wetsuit?
Your cold 45-60 minutes into your swim workout?
I can see being cold at the beginning of the workout, but after that you should be warm due to the work your muscles are doing.
Try to minimize the down time between sets so you don’t cool off and get out as soon as you are done swimming.
ABSOLUTELY!
I’ve been involved in marathon swimming for a long time. Typically, swimmers in cold water (below 65-70ish with no wetsuit) will use either vaseline or lanolin to keep warm. Actually Aquaphor has a combination of these two ingredients among other things. I’ve been sponsored by Aquaphor for the past few seasons and I’ve always wondered why the product isn’t geared more toward this use. I guess triathletes typically just throw on a wetsuit to stay warm, no one wants a messy solution.
As one poster said, you may have trouble with pool staff. For this reason, I would keep your coverage to a very thin layer (no globs). It can get a little sloppy when you try to remove the product too, so try to limit your coverage.
Swim faster and harder, that should warm you up.
It seems that the pool staff would not take kindly to you “polluting” the pool with aquaphor.
Not to mention it sucks for other swimmers if too many people start doing something like that. My high school team swam in a pool that always had an oil slick-like layer of skin and hair product on the surface of the water and it was just really gross.
It seems that the pool staff would not take kindly to you “polluting” the pool with aquaphor.
Not to mention it sucks for other swimmers if too many people start doing something like that. My high school team swam in a pool that always had an oil slick-like layer of skin and hair product on the surface of the water and it was just really gross.
I hate it when I am swimming and I can tell that somebody jumps into the next lane, because of the smell. Mostly perfume or body spray, but sometimes the ben gay-type smell.