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Why Water Temperature Can Affect Swimming Effort
Water temperature quietly changes how hard the body has to work to get through a swim. A chilly outdoor lake
November 4, 2026
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Water temperature quietly changes how hard the body has to work to get through a swim. A chilly outdoor lake
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