Concentrate on these five things and you will have sparkling, clear water conditions and spend less time and money maintaining your pool.
In this article, we look at the five components to the best pool care. Follow them from opening to closing time, and you’ll have great water all season! Read more
The Mayo Clinic says, “swimming may be the best workout you aren’t doing.”
In fact, they call the swimming pool “the great equalizer,” where people of all ages and abilities can get in a fun workout.
Did you know that workout can consist of much more than swimming laps? Even if you aren’t a swimming, there’s a pool exercise for you. The folks at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program recommend using the pool to explore both aerobics and resistance training.
In this article, we look at how the pool is a great place to burn calories in more ways than one.
Swimming is especially easy on the joints. Not only does swimming burn calories, but it’s so low impact anyone can do it. From children to seniors, swimming has something to offer anyone, even those recovering from injuries and suffering from arthritis.
Many of us do multiple exercises. You may run and lift weights, or add core on some days.
With swimming, you’ve got the whole body covered: arms, legs, core, and cardio. You’ll burn calories like no other sport.
And, if you tire of swimming laps, you can add in resistance training and even water aerobics.
Not only do you get a cardiovascular workout, but you get strength training whenever you are moving in the pool. Because the water makes you feel light, you can take care of bones, muscles, and joints while you work out with a resistance workout.
Doctors and physical therapists often recommend swimming as the perfect calorie-burning exercise that is safe to do when recovering from an injury.
It’s often the workout of choice for elite athletes, too.
Just like a hot tub, the water in your swimming pool is therapeutic. It just feels good to be in a pool, so swimming can boost endorphins and make you feel so much better every day.
Since water is nearly 800 times denser than air, you can build muscles faster as you glide through the water. Some experts even believe water workouts are more effective at building muscles than land workouts.
It’s fun to be weightless, and the buoyancy of the water helps anyone with an injury and those with chronic illness. People over 50 appreciate aquatic exercise as it’s easier on the joints.
Mix up your pool workout. Swim some laps, use weights, or just use the water for some deep end jogging. You can even jump out and do some pushups, planks and lunges.
Explore your pool, check YouTube for water workout videos, and you’ll soon find you’re well on your way to burning more calories and having a blast doing it!
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Love swimming but want to add some variety to your exercise routine? Try water aerobics! It’s a great way to enjoy the benefits of a strenuous workout without stressing or injuring your body!
Not only is water aerobics a great cardio exercise, but it provides strength-resistance training that is gentle on your joints. The water’s buoyancy makes aerobic exercises, stretches, and other movements easier on your body, so you eenjooy a great workout with less pain.
Let’s get moving with water aerobics. Read more
We’re halfway through the pool season, and it’s time to take a look at your swimming pool and your Polaris pool cleaner. You want to make sure everything is in great working order before the leaves start falling in a few months.
Since it’s time for mid-season pool maintenance, let’s look at some tips. Read more
It’s the time of year for these pesky bugs, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer.
While it’s nearly impossible to wear bug spray in the pool, you can say goodbye mosquitoes and enjoy a bug-free zone.
In this article, let’s look at how to keep mosquitoes away from your swimming pool so you can enjoy your pool more. Read more
Killing bacteria and preventing algae is a vital step to taking regular care of your swimming pool so it’s ready for swimming each and every day. In this article, we look at a power player – chlorine tablets. They are the backbone of your pool. Read more
Creating a backyard retreat is not only rewarding, but it helps you create backyard memories for years to come. With the right landscaping ideas, you can make it shine. Read more
It’s time to think about water safety with your friends, family, and kids!
In honor of National Water Safety Month in May, have your kiddos watch this video as two professor fishes sing an entertaining song about water safety. Your kids will love it!
In honor of National Water Safety Month that begins in May, we put together some tips to keep your family safe this summer!
Here’s how to pool safely to avoid accidents.
