The luxury of rolling and swimming around in gallons of water in a pool is majestic. It’s a kind of enjoyment that leaves the body and soul relaxed and refreshed. Everyone keeps the fantasy of having a nice moment in a clean pool and a serene environment to shut off stress and keep the body
There are many decisions to make when building a pool. While deciding on pool equipment and aesthetics can be an overwhelming part of building a pool, it becomes more straightforward once you know all the options. Know Your Options When Building a Pool There are seven basic pool equipment and building decisions to consider when
The summer heat makes an early stop in the South, putting anyone who either works or plays outside in danger. Experts say although many offer tips like taking frequent breaks or heading to a swimming pool to cool off, it’s not that simple. Dealing with the heat Hydrate Those working outdoors need to drink more
With many unable to go on vacation due to the pandemic last year, some decided to bring vacation to their own home. As a result, families and homeowners opted to install swimming pools in their backyard. Local pool and spa companies are riding a wave of unprecedented demand that is cresting with weeks to go
It's swimming pool season and that means it's time for sunscreen. Here are some facts and myths you should know! With the sun already warming our pools, it’s time to talk safety inside and outside the pool. With research and information changing over time, it’s hard to know how to best protect your skin from
Are you hearing annoying croaking noises from your backyard at night? Have you found dead frogs or toads in your backyard swimming pool? Do you want them to go away and stop bothering you? Then you need to learn how to keep frogs out of your pool. Frogs and toads are attracted to your pool
When you swim on a regular basis, you’re doing your body all kinds of favors: you’re exercising in a variety of ways and you’re doing all of them at the same time. This means you improve your cardiovascular endurance while also building muscular strength (especially in the shoulders, back, and core). You are increasing your
The pool, hot tub, and spa industry experienced unprecedented growth in 2020, and it appears the industry will continue to see similar growth throughout 2021. Now that we are one month into the new year, PHTA members are predicting what the top trends for the industry will be in 2021. 1. Complete Outdoor Entertainment Space
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Outside, it's a crisp, 40-degree Friday morning, but inside the Hilton Raleigh North Hills' swimming pool, the water is warm and Amy Joyner's students are suited up, sitting by the edge, swim caps and goggles tightly in place. Drops of water speckle Joyner's face shield as she pats the pool's surface, calling
Swimming pools with chlorinated water can kill the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In just 30 seconds under the right conditions, a British study said. Imperial College London virologists analyzed the impact of the varying chlorine water concentrations on the virus. Risk of COVID-19 Infection Very Low in Swimming Pools The findings revealed that
