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There’s good reason why walking is one of the most recommended forms of exercise. It’s an easy, safe and effective way to increase aerobic fitness, endurance and muscle strength, one that requires no equipment and can be done almost anywhere … including the backyard above ground pool. In fact, walking in the water may be Read More
Spas are equipped with drains and pumps that can create a powerful suction. And though today’s spas are designed to minimize the risk, it is possible for hair to become tangled in the drain — keeping your head under water. To ensure your safety in the spa, keep you head above water and wear long Read More
You may fondly remember your first dip in a hot tub. If it occurred more than a decade or two ago, those good memories were likely made in a classic round cedar hot tub or redwood hot tub. Our newest spa model, the SportX 151R, brings all of the fun of the round spa back, Read More
Sparkling Water Doesn’t Happen By Itself Pool maintenance doesn’t have to be a chore — but it DOES have to be done. Regular care keeps the water clean and balanced, and your equipment functioning properly. With today’s technology, pool maintenance is easier than ever, and should take about 10 minutes a week. Come by the Read More
•An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650 calories. It burns off more calories than walking or biking. •Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs. •Swimming works out all of the body’s major muscles. •Swimming helps reduce stress. •Water’s buoyancy make swimming the ideal exercise for physical therapy and rehabilitation or for anyone seeking Read More
Exercising in the water can help a wide range of people. Conditioned athletes wade in to build endurance and strength. People with arthritis and back pain find it an ideal place to stretch and obtain an aerobic workout. “Your backyard above ground swimming pool is your home fitness center,” says John R. Spannuth, president and Read More
To see if water loss is from evaporation only, fill a 5 gallon bucket with water and place next to or inside the pool where it will get the same amount of sun as the pool. Mark the inside of the bucket and the liner at the water line. Recheck 24 to 48 hours later. Read More
A large bubble of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere has been centered across the southern Plains which has allowed the heat to build day after day. To make matters worse, very dry conditions during the winter and spring months contributed to the development of a solid state of drought. These already Read More
-Contact your city or municipality for applicable laws and regulations governing above ground pools – these may include the following: •A building permit (not required in all areas, but you should always check) •Safety standards (in certain regions) •Utilities (electricity, laws governing when pools can be filled and drained, etc.) •Laws regarding fencing and boundaries Read More
Learn how to create safer pool and spa environments for children and what you can do to make your above ground pool or spa safer. Put up a fence that is at least 4 feet high around all sides of the pool or spa. The fence should have a locking gate that closes and latches Read More