– Let’s look at a few advancements in the maintenance of pools over the years. Before the mid-70s, test kits usually only included pH and total chlorine tests, while testing for alkalinity and calcium hardness was almost non-existent. Now, test kits, including test strips, are more sophisticated which includes testing for alkalinity, and calcium hardness.  Read More

Strong, rustproof and contoured for great looks, resin is now the leading material for above ground pool construction. But steel, the trusty standby of above ground pools, has also undergone constant improvement over the years through the development of new coatings and protective finishes to keep it from rusting or degrading. And hybrid pools can  Read More

Backyard pool workout session should consist of: •Warm up – 2-3 minutes of easy movements. Focus on the entire body, head to toe. Flex and extend all the joints, keeping movements at a low to moderate speed. •Main Session – 20-40 minutes of continuous aerobic activity. Workout within your personal fitness level and established medical  Read More

Reduces direct impact on joints Improves range of motion Improves muscle strength and endurance Improves muscle balance and posture Improves cardiovascular / respiratory system Improves water confidence Potential to improve body composition by burning up to 550cals per session Reduces demand on the heart due to hydrostatic pressure

After spending years in the shadow of their well-heeled inground relatives, aboveground pools are finally finding the spotlight — and some respect. Many retailers point to the fact that today’s above ground pools are built with more durable materials and more interesting designs. These changes make abovegrounds capable of having many of the same bells  Read More

Cleanability: sharp folds increase the spacing between pleats making it easier to flush out loose debris. Eliminates bridging: allows particles to get down into the pleat instead of laying across the top of two or more pleats. This assures maximum dirt holding. Full utilization of the pleat surface: allows debris to build up from the  Read More