Great Health Benefits of Having a Pool

Properly structured workouts benefit overall health.

There's nothing better than taking a refreshing dip in a private, crystal-clear pool when the Arizona weather is hot. From making memories with family and hosting friends to increasing a home's value and teaching kids to swim well, having a pool has many advantages. Some health benefits of owning a pool may be less noticeable.

Keep reading to learn about health benefits.

Ideal Exercise

Homeowners who like to stay in shape by going to the gym or running know that they can have good all-around exercise without ever leaving home. A pool offers much more than a treadmill or exercise bike. Swimming laps use many muscles for an intense cardio workout.

Laps also significantly improve flexibility, strengthen muscle balance, increase endurance, burn calories, and boost heart and lung health.

Variety of Exercises

Having a pool nearby gives endless chances to do different exercises. The many swimming strokes work the whole body, including the core, legs, and arms. The backstroke improves posture, while the breaststroke works the inner thighs and hips.

Sidestroke, freestyle, butterfly, and others also positively affect the muscles and overall health. Besides laps, other pool exercises include water weights, walking underwater, aerobics, leg kicks, and poolside crunches. One can do them alone or with others.

Recovery from Injuries

Swimming in a pool allows aqua therapy. A person suffering from an injury can use foam weights to stretch or rehab injured body parts. This physical therapy is a low-impact exercise that dramatically reduces strain and prevents new injuries. It works well as one age and has a fragile body, weak knees, and stiff muscles.

Aqua therapy helps healing by minimizing pain, swelling, and pressure on muscles and joints. The water pressure moves fluid from injured areas into the body. Less pain and swelling help regain motion and strength.

A Healthy Heart, Weight, and Lungs

Properly structured workouts benefit overall health. As laps are completed, excess fat is burned, up to 500 calories, controlling weight. The heart and lungs stay healthy from better breathing. Swimming limits how often and how deeply one breathes. It promotes larger lung capacity while allowing continuous oxygen intake.

Mental Well-Being

For those who get anxious or stressed sometimes, diving into a pool relieves anxiety and stress naturally. One doesn't have to drive to a pool. Instead, enjoy splashing with loved ones at home. As one splashes and floats, relaxation will come. Stress and anxiety will quietly melt away.

Saturn Pools Can Build a Pool

Want a pool? We can help. Saturn Pools has designed and built pools for many Phoenix area homeowners. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation.

Saturn Pool Company is a family-owned, Phoenix-based pool builder specializing in the design and build of custom in-ground pools and hot tubs for northwest Phoenix Metro homeowners. Our services include upgrades like diving board installation, water features, lighting, slides, and smart controls. We create backyard living spaces featuring outdoor kitchens, fire pits, TVs, speakers, lawns, gazebos, and more. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and our highest priority is customer satisfaction.