Above ground pools now represent over 50% of all the swimming pools in the United States. Over the last several years the above ground swimming pool has been rapidly outselling the ‘in-ground’ alternative and this trend shows no signs of slowing. The sharp increase in sales is widely attributed to the widening gap in price  Read More

Swimming offers something no other aerobic exercise does: the ability to work your body without harsh impact to your skeletal system. When the human body is submerged in water, it automatically becomes lighter. When immersed to the waist, your body bears just 50 percent of its weight; dunk yourself to the chest and that number  Read More

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), swimming is the second most popular sports activity in the U.S. Swimming and water aerobics are also low-impact sports, making them very low risk for injury. The CDC goes on to list many other benefits of swimming and water-based exercises:  For people with arthritis,  Read More