Your Swimming Pool is an Investment in Your and Your Family's Health

SWIM FOR YOUR HEALTH

It is safe to say that these days exercise and health have become the new black.  People are in general looking to live healthier lifestyles.  In the new age of Zumba, Spinning, and Body Pump, people are looking for new ways to stay healthy and have fun.  One of the best ways to stay physically and mentally healthy isn't new and it doesn't have to come with a high cost monthly gym membership, it can be found (or built) in your own backyard.

Fun Fact #1 - Swimming is the fourth most popular aerobic activity people do.  

Swimming is one of the few activities that is one size fits all.  It does not matter your age, swimming benefits everyone.  

1.  Children 

It is known that the rate of childhood obesity has tripled over the last 30 years.  Awareness of this issue has been on the rise and we know that parents are more concerned than ever that their children are getting exercise and staying healthy.  According to the CDC, swimming is one of the best activities for kids of all ages.  Learning to swim, at its very core, is a safety issue, but that is just the tip of the ice berg.  

Not only is swimming essential for safety but it keeps kids active which reduces childhood obesity, which then reduces the incidence of juvenile diabetes.  It promotes strength and coordination and it boosts a child's self-confidence.  

According to the CDC, swimming can improve connections and is now often used as therapy for children with disabilities.  

2.  Adults

Just 2 1/2 hours of swimming a week and as short as three laps in an average 40 ft (length) pool, is enough aerobic activity for most adults to decrease an adults chance of getting chronic illnesses such as high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes.   WebMD reports that swimming incorporates, core, leg and arm strengthening and stretching while providing valuable aerobic activity.  Studies have also shown that swimming can reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia.  

Fun Fact #2 - Swimming reduces the weight a person bears anywhere from 25 to 50% depending on how far emerged a person's body is in the water, making it the best exercise for your joints.

Pregnant women can also benefit from swimming as it allows a woman the relief from the weight she is carrying in the later months while remaining active.

While the physical is important, many also do not realize the mental health impact swimming has.  A study published for the National Center for Biotechnical Information (NCBI) indicates that swimming can decrease anxiety and symptoms of depression.  

 3.  Seniors

Seniors may benefit from swimming most.  In addition to all of the benefits of swimming already discussed, swimming has been medically shown to decrease pain associated with osteoarthritis [per CDC].  Swimming in a heated pool can help soothe joint pain and muscles and promotes stretching and strengthening of muscles which is essential as one gets older.  






With such great health benefits, homeowners today are not looking at a swimming pool as just an investment for their property but an investment in their health.  


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Aquaknot Pools, Inc.: Aquaknot Pools, Inc.: May is Pool Safety Month

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CHECK OUT OUR TOP TEN BEST TOYS OF 2016

WE HAVE TOYS!!!

Our Lakeville Store is where it’s at for pool toys this summer.  A one-stop shop for all of your needs. Come in with a water sample and leave with your chemicals and hours of fun for you and the family. Conveniently located at 54 Main Street, Lakeville, MA, stop in today!  Are you one of our Weymouth customers?  Have no fear, give us a call, and a few days, and we will have what you’re looking for ready for pick up in our Weymouth store. For valet service customers, let us know what you want and have it delivered to you when your pool is serviced.

CHECK OUT OUR TOP TEN BEST TOYS OF 2016

1. Aquarium Beach Ball by Intex  

  

This 24 inch beach ball is fun for all whether you are in the pool or out of the pool.  Your little ones will love the fun design and you will love the laughter it brings!  Also a great gift to pick up on your way to the next pool party!

2. Star Wars Light Up Death Star Ball

If your little tyke is anything like mine, it has been a year of star wars everything, so why not a light up death star ball!  This awesome death star replica comes with LED lights that is sure to make nighttime play as fun as daytime play.  

3. 54 Inch Riptide Sport Tube

This seriously heavy duty sport tube is great for rough and tumble play or just lounging around the pool. 

4. T-Rex Rider

Supercool, dual passenger pool float is made with durable vinyl and side pontoons to keep the kids from tipping over.  Hours are fun are inevitable with this guy swimming in your pool.

5. Intex Ride On Stingray

This float is just as cool as it looks.  Your little ones will love floating around the pool on this giant stingray.

6. Intex Ride On Lobster

What goes better with a Stingray in the pool?  A lobster of course!  Avoid the sharing battle by adding a lobster to your pool.  

7. Pink Flamingo Float

Why should the kids have all the fun?  Catch some rays, relaxing on this giant pink flamingo.

8. Squid Divers

There is just something about diving for treasures that makes a kid’s whole day.  Squid Divers are the perfect diving toy.  Soft and flexible, the kids will love watching as they wiggle their way to the bottom.

9. The Original Toypedo

This toy is a classic.  Can glide up to 30ft underwater.  A great way for your little swimmer to practice his or her underwater skills!

10. Aqua Rider Squirter

Taking fun to the next level, these aren’t your normal noodles.  As if the animal heads weren’t enough fun on their own, these animals pack a punch with a built-in water gun.  The kids will have hours of fun in the sun with these toys!

Aquaknot Pools, Inc.: May is Pool Safety Month

Aquaknot Pools, Inc.: May is Pool Safety Month: May is pool safety month and with the openings in full swing, it is a great time to talk tips on how to keep those little ones safe wh...

May is Pool Safety Month

May is pool safety month and with the openings in full swing, it is a great time to talk tips on how to keep those little ones safe when there is a swimming pool in the yard.  From winter through fall, there are ways you can ensure that your pool remains a place where smiles are plentiful and memories are made.

Here are some tips to ensure that your swimmers remain safe as they play for years to come!



1.  Establish Pool Rules

Everyone has heard the old saying, "My house, my rules."  Well, same applies to your pool.  Your pool company should be able to order you a general sign with pool rules, but in the age of the internet, you may also want to look into finding a custom made sign.  The HealthyChildren.org website gives some great advice for pool rules beginning with a blanket rule of no kids near the pool without an adult.  Other recommendations included on their site: no riding toys near the pool, no electric appliances near the pool, no running, and no pool toys in the pool when the pool is not in use.

2.  Fencing

All towns have their own rules about what is required as for fencing around a swimming pool.  While a fence around the back of your yard, versus just around the pool, may be more aesthetically pleasing to you, if safety is your primary concern, then it is best to have the fence around the pool.  A fence around the pool provides a barrier between your little ones and the pool and with so many options, many fences only add to the beauty of your new backyard.  Mass Building Codes also require that your fence be self-closing and provide for the ability to lock.

3.  Alarms and locks

If you decide that you prefer the fence to encompass more of your yard, then you should consider the use of alarms.  A good idea would be to install child secure locks and door alarms to any doors leading to the backyard area.  There are several types of door alarms and chimes and most can be found at your local hardware stores or online.

We have many people also inquire about in pool alarm systems.  While these are good as a last defense, the problem remains that the child has already fallen in by the time this alarm is triggered.

4.  Safety Covers


We aren't talking winter covers here, nor are we talking solar covers - you know, those covers that look like bubble wrap.  Safety covers are the latest in pool technology.  Aquaknot Pools is an authorized dealer of Cover Pools products, which patented the safety cover 50 years ago. The Cover Pools safety cover protects children and animals by acting as a horizontal fence over the pool and also works to keep heat in, giving owners a valuable savings when it comes to heating their pool.  




5.  Winter Safety 

Finally, when the summer fun is over, it is important to consider what precautions to take for those winter months.  Many people are veering from the traditional pool covers for a winter safety cover. Loop Loc cover.  The infamous "elephant standing on the cover" has been around for as long as we can remember and Aquaknot Pools has been a longtime fan.

Loop Loc covers are mesh covers anchored to the decking area surrounding a pool. The mesh allows for water to drain through the cover, preventing it from pooling over the winter months.  As with all products that we recommend at Aquaknot, the Loop Loc cover excels in quality and exceeds all required safety standards.


Aquaknot Pools, Inc. is happy to speak with you about your safety needs and are hear to help make your pool a life long source of enjoyment for you and your family.

 Happy Swimming!                 

Come on summer!!!!

We are ready to go here at Aquaknot Pools. Openings are in full swing and our design/sales team is working on new pool drawings every day.

The Farmer's Almanac is predicting a perfect New England summer so why not take advantage of low interest rates and call us today to schedule a meeting with our sales department. Just think, you could be sitting deckside at your own private backyard oasis this summer.

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