A Fiberglass Pool and You

Your fiberglass pool provides entertainment for hours and days on end. But your pool doesn't have to be just a one-trick pony.

With pool trends reverting to geometrical shapes, there is no time like the present to install a pool that's not only the neighborhood hang out but a great cardio workout too. Swimming is an all-over body workout. Utilizing the water's resistance, exercising in the pool is great for toning muscle and softer on your joints. Exercising for as little as 30 minutes a day will do wonders for your overall health and wellness. Other benefits include an increase in strength, flexibility, and range of motion.

While you may not know exactly where to begin, it can be as simple as treading water. You can burn an equivalent to a two-mile run if you trend water for an hour, so you don't need to be an Olympian in the pool to reap the rewards of a water workout. If you enjoy working out with others, you can create a water aerobics fitness group in your neighborhood. While it would be ideal to have a trained instructor, you can easily pull up videos on 'how to' and create a routine on your own for you and group to enjoy!

Beyond the physical gains, you'll experience incorporating swimming into your weekly routine; exercise is proven to be a mood booster decreasing symptoms of stress and anxiety, not to mention what it does to increase your self-esteem and confidence. Swimming releases endorphins, which are the feelgood hormones that lead us to experience a greater sense of happiness and wellbeing.

A fiberglass pool and the health benefits associated with it reach far beyond your physical wellbeing. Exercising in water is an activity everyone can participate in because the buoyancy of the water makes it safe for individuals with restricted movement. If you ever needed convincing help and happiness should seal the deal!