The idea of teaching kids to swim was (I thought) an asset to only those families who owned a swimming pool. But, after researching articles and statistics for our National Water Safety Month this past May, I have learned an invaluable lesson–EVERY child should learn to swim. Water is everywhere–lakes, ponds, canals, beaches, swimming pools–and  Read More

You may have heard them called swim spas, exercise pools, lap pools – but regardless what you call them – they are growing in popularity and The Above Ground Pool & Spa Company now carries them. No other exercise pool can match the standard features of the AGP Swim Spa. Stereo, special lighting, exercise equipment  Read More

AQUATIC THERAPY IS AN EXCELLENT therapeutic, low-impact activity for people of all ages and abilities. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance and is excellent for a variety of medical conditions. Experience a feeling of weightlessness and freedom immersed in a pool installed just steps away  Read More

There are many swimming strokes with the most common and most efficient being freestyle. Freestyle swimming uses all large muscles in the body and elevates the heart rate to produce a great cardiovascular workout. Swimming is a challenging exercise to get started with. You will need to learn proper form and how to move smoothly  Read More

This October, Physical therapists everywhere are excited to celebrate a profession that has helped millions of people feel better and live stronger by decreasing pain, improving mobility and restoring function. National Physical Therapy month aims to educate and inform the public on the importance of physical therapy as a tool for improving the quality of  Read More

As well as having obvious uses for studying the performance of swimmers, swim spas provide a low-impact environment for distance runners to train in. This is particularly useful in biomechanics and physiology-based research, as well as in the coaching and rehabilitation of athletes returning from injury. “Endless pools are increasingly being used in the rehabilitation  Read More