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Why Swimming Might Be the Best Form of Exercise There Is

By |2021-05-11T01:25:23+00:00May 11th, 2021|News|

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

Industry Trends to Expect in 2021

By |2021-05-03T21:26:37+00:00May 2nd, 2021|Uncategorized|

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

As Pools Open Back for the Summer, Instructors Urge Swim Lessons for All

By |2021-04-27T00:52:47+00:00April 27th, 2021|News|

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 Pool With Chlorine Can Effectively Kill COVID-19

By |2021-04-18T22:27:41+00:00April 18th, 2021|News|

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

World’s Deepest Swimming Pool Holds as Much Water as 27 Olympic-Sized Pools

By |2021-04-10T17:33:21+00:00April 10th, 2021|News|

The deepest swimming pool in the world opened in Poland in December 2020. Deepspot, in Warsaw, is 148 feet deep. It beats out the previous title holder Y-40 Deep Joy in Italy at 135 feet deep. The elaborate training facility is for divers, from first-timers to experts, who use scuba gear. It takes over 2.1

Helping Out Mother Earth: Building Eco-Friendly Pools

By |2021-03-28T23:06:23+00:00April 5th, 2021|News|

Earth-Friendly Materials, Designs, and Outdoor Environments for At-Home Poolscapes There’s nothing quite like plunging into a secluded tropical grotto hidden in the jungle or sinking into a luxurious lounger by the pool at a posh resort. But for those who strive to live an environmentally conscientious life, travel isn’t exactly the eco-friendliest way to spend

Help Wanted: Despite High Unemployment, Pool Businesses Struggle to Hire

By |2021-03-28T22:40:40+00:00March 28th, 2021|News|

For pool pros, the pandemic has had a surprising twist: A major uptick in business. “This has been one of the best years we’ve ever had. It’s been pretty crazy,” says Justin Lex, operations manager at Swimming Pool Services, Inc., a Wisconsin-based company. “Everyone is stuck at home and trying to build a pool or

Watch Scotty McCreery Plunge Into Swimming Pool In Support Of The Special Olympics Of North Carolina

By |2021-03-28T22:37:39+00:00March 25th, 2021|News|

Scotty McCreery is supporting the Special Olympics of North Carolina by taking a polar plunge into his ice cold swimming pool. In a clip shared on February 23, McCreery explained that he (and his dog Moose) are raising awareness and money for the Special Olympics of North Carolina by taking the plunge. “It is freezing

Pool Pros in Your Pocket: Podcasts Offer Industry Insight On the Go

By |2021-03-22T23:43:06+00:00March 22nd, 2021|News|

For many pool pros, podcasts have emerged as a popular way to keep up with best practices and industry trends while driving from customer to customer. While it’s not a replacement for trade shows or conferences, it’s a valuable method for gaining free industry knowledge from your colleagues and experts. These audio talk shows are

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