Whether you’re looking to strengthen your heart, lose weight or simply have fun, swimming is a great way to get active. But the perks of swimming go beyond cardiovascular and muscular benefits; it’s also been shown to help lower blood pressure and reduce stress, and it’s a lot easier on your joints than jogging or hiking.
If you’re a beginner swimmer, it’s important to swim at your own pace and take things slowly. Talk to other swimmers and your coach about technique, and consider taking lessons if you’re serious about improving. As you learn, you can also work on swimming sets or workouts, and join a local Masters swim team to keep your workouts interesting.
A pool filtration system that uses a filter medium or element (sand, cartridge or diatomaceous earth) to remove dissolved and suspended particles from the water. Pool water must be regularly sanitized to prevent the growth of bacteria, algae and other pathogens.
A shallow area in a swimming pool for lounging, tanning and other activities. A baja shelf is sometimes also referred to as a sun shelf or tanning ledge. A zero-entry pool, on the other hand, is a type of entry that slopes from the deck to the water, mimicking a natural beach. This type of pool assists elderly or disabled swimmers by making it easier to enter the water. It can also be helpful for young children or swimmers with accessibility issues.