Simply put, people are traveling less and spending more time at home. As we all know, the more we find enjoyment through staying home, the more money we save on the natural expenses that come with any type of travel.
That being said, I've come up with a list here of the top ways swimming pool ownership can improve one's happiness, health, and family. Although many pool shoppers may be aware of most of these benefits, I think it's important that each is considered and recognized as an incredible benefit for such a worthy investment. So here goes:
Family Time: I can personally attest to this benefit of pool ownership maybe more than any other. With all the new technology of the information age, families are being constantly pulled apart by a mountain of activities and ‘distractions'. Whether it's TV, computers, cell phones, etc.; it can be tough for a family to truly share quality time. Such is the beauty of swimming pool ownership. No distractions! Only smiles, games, and the sound of laughter. I can definitively say that my family has a stronger relationship because our swimming pool brings us together.
Fitness: Although many adults buy swimming pools for the fitness component, most don't realize that their children will likely benefit much, much more in this area. Every summer, the children undergo a physical transformation from the end of spring to the end of summer. This is because they've usually gained a little bit of extra weight due to being inside so much during the winter and then they find themselves playing in the pool 3-5 hours a day once the summer is in full effect. Instead of being bored and looking for a snack in the pantry, they instead turn their focus to creating new and exciting games and activities in the pool. And the beauty is that EVERY activity they do in the pool involves the exercise of some shape or form.
Stress relief: When customers debate over whether or not a pool will be a good investment, they need look no further than the fact that being in and around a pool is easily one of the most natural stress relievers in the world. There have been many instances of people shedding away the stresses of daily life by relaxing and enjoying family time around the pool.
Aquatic Therapy: Similar to fitness, aquatic therapy can be a major benefit of pool ownership. Swimming pools have blessed the lives of many with such issues as fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, as well as other illnesses to mention only a few. Swimming offers something that most land-based activities don’t, the ability to work your body without the harsh impact on joints, ligaments, and connective tissues associated with typical land-based movement. The low–impact environment of water is thus ideal for those who are managing osteoporosis or arthritis, rehabilitating injuries, recovering from lost functional capacity, or in need of recovery from high–impact exercise training.
Home Improvement Value: The National Association of Realtors recently came out with an article discussing the fact that inground fiberglass and concrete pools increase the value of homes on average 5%. In other words, on a $500,000 home, a swimming pool will typically add about $25,000 worth of value. I mention this because some people think that pools will deter the value of a home. Although this can be true in some cases, it is generally not the case.
Swim Your Way to Better Health
Given all these wonderful benefits of swimming, along with the fact that better health leads to longer life, why not dive in and get started on a lifetime of good living? Start slowly, have fun, and enjoy the magic of water by swimming as part of your healthy lifestyle today.
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