Optimal indoor exercising temp

Triathlon Forum
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Dear all,

What’s the “optimal” indoor temperature for exercising?

Any scientific studies, websites, articles that says about it?

I need to decide wich temperature to use on the gym and would like to have the scientific evidence to back up my decision.

Thanks and regards, Marcos.

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For riding the indoor trainer, I’d say about 50-55, which is the winter temperature inside my house. Now, for non-cardio activities, they will want it warmer. I think most people would complain if you set it below 65. I don’t have any scientific data though. Maybe take a survey at your gym…

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Please see the triathlon OCD article in the LR.

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Foot fungus doesn’t live below 45 degrees so make sure you maintain the temp above this.

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Please see the triathlon OCD article in the LR.

Be prepared for your IQ to drop 10 points the second you cross over to the LR

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I say the hotter the better. Its cold enough outside. I want to simulate Hawaii or St. Croix heat and humidity when I train indoors :slight_smile: I’m on the no fan, no open windows program. If Desertdude beats me at Wildflower it won’t be because I caved in the 90 degree heat :slight_smile:

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“50-55, which is the winter temperature inside my house”

And I thought my wife was an Eskimo with the thermostat.

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The only reason I need heat is to keep the pipes from freezing.