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Swimmer promotes health
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Comeback trailer Janet Evans, 40 and gunning for a 4th Olympics 16 years after her last time out, is singing the praises of Metamucil, a product containing psyllium fibre, helpful in lowering cholesterol. May not seem the most obvious thing for the fittest of the fit to promote but Evans’ message is a strong and Read More
Benefits to swim spa
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Hydrotherapy jets used in swim spas bring relief from muscle stiffness and aches from rheumatism and arthritis through heat, buoyancy and massage. The heat from the swim spas warm water soothes the body while the jets nourish cells and promote regeneration of tissues to help the body heal from injuries and sickness. Hydrotherapy can give Read More
Calling all athletes…
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There are many cardio workouts out there that do your body a lot of good. Some people jump on their bicycle and ride around town, others hop on their NordicTrack treadmill, or go outside, and use running to get in their cardio. But my favorite cardio exercise is definitely swimming. It’s an aerobic exercise that Read More
They’d summitted great peaks. They’d scuba-dived in some of the world’s most dangerous seas. Suspended hot tubbing was clearly the next step. Thierry Bieler, Jean-Christophe Boillat, Pierre Cauderay, Dominique Weibel and Nicolas Weibel are leaders of a group of extreme hot tubbers with a long history of pulse-pounding achievement. While soaking at great height is Read More
Water Safety Month
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Texas Senate has proclaimed May 2012 Water Safety Month. The South Texas Chapter of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals will be sponsoring a Water Safety Event, May 2nd at the Braundera YMCA. Stay tuned for more details!
Try Gentle Water-Based Workouts
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Whether or not you’re a water lover, you’ll want to at least try water exercises. Numerous studies report that this form of low-impact exercise — especially when done in warm water — can help reduce pain, stiffness, fatigue, and depression in many people with fibromyalgia. And you don’t have to endure the back-and-forth monotony of Read More
Above Ground pool water chemistry
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– 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
Aboveground or Inground?
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The basic rules that apply to water chemistry for in-ground pools apply to your above-ground pool. The water must stay balanced, you need to follow the program to keep your pool its clearest and healthiest, and you should keep it free from debris. The biggest difference between caring for an above-ground vs. an in-ground pool Read More
STANLEY TOOLS FOR THE POOL?
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Stanley has produced a line of above ground swiming pool maintanance equipment. This high quality line of brushes, vacuum heads, poles, dip nets, vinyl liner adhesives, thermometers, and others is in stock at The Above Ground Pool & Spa Company.
What additional components do I need for my above ground pool?
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Ask your pool dealer for recommendations regarding the right equipment for the above ground pool you choose. The size and type of your pool, will determine what size pump, what type of skimmer and so on. There are also many different types of pool cleaners, accessories and chemicals to choose from to make the most Read More