{"id":5998,"date":"2022-01-12T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=5998"},"modified":"2025-10-28T20:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:08:47","slug":"lets-talk-winter-swimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/lets-talk-winter-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for swimming in the winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tips to swimming in the winter\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sGANJRNBbU8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming year-round is not reserved for indoor pools or warmer climates. A Master Spas swim spa makes it convenient and comfortable to swim in winter, without having to bundle up and go to a fitness facility. Swim spa specialists Ben Gilliam and Mari Cuticelli share how you can swim safely and comfortably throughout the winter in a Master Spas swim spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master Spas swim spas are designed for year-round swimming and enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;The only chilly part is hopping in,&#8221; Ben shares in this Facebook Live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important to balance comfort and safety when you swim in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bundle up. The water of your swim spa might be at the perfect temperature but the air will be cold. Before you go out to the spa, bundle up in a warm robe and rubber-soled slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your head covered. Heat escapes through your head and if you go outside with it uncovered, you will get cold more quickly. You can wear a beanie to keep you warm. Or, if you plan to swim, put on your swim cap before heading outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal water temperature. Have you ever felt the chill of a public pool? The water temperature of lap pools is often kept in the low 80s. However, if you are using a swim-in-place poolin the winter, you might want to turn up the temperature. Some people prefer keeping the water temperature closer to 88. The key is to keep it at a comfortable temperature but not so warm that you are going to overheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear a wetsuit. Triathletes and open water swimmers will wear a wetsuit when the water temperature is too cold for comfort. While your swim spa water will be at the right temperature, you might get cold from the air temperature. A sleeveless wetsuit can help keep you warm while swimming in the winter. 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