The days are longer and lighter, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to play outside! Whether you’re headed to the pool (even if it’s in your own backyard), the mountains or a nearby waterpark, make sure you take the time to protect your skin. Painful burning, skin cancer, and premature aging are…
Category: Swimming
Beat the Heat by the Pool this Summer
Don’t let the hot weather discourage you from enjoying the season. Instead, take advantage of this Arizona heat by going for a refreshing swim, either in your own backyard or by visiting one of the following venues. After all, swimming provides countless benefits for both you and your children, including improving muscle definition and strength,…
Planning a Summer Pool Party
With temperatures rising throughout Arizona, one activity most people can’t live without is slipping into their swimsuits, and taking a dip in the cool blue waters of a swimming pool. The only thing that beats diving in on a hot day is a summer pool party. There’s nothing like inviting some friends over, eating some amazing…
Labor Day Backyard Bash
Labor Day may indeed by the official end of summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t soak up the last days of summer with one last backyard bash. Labor Day, observed Monday, September 5, 2016, is a holiday devoted to honoring American workers and their contributions to the strength and well-being of our country. For…
Sunburn Prevention
Ah, summer! You’ve waited all year to dive into a summer of swimming fun. Before diving in; however, you’ll want to make sure to protect your skin from the sun. A common problem during the summer months – especially in Arizona, which is already breaking records – sunburn can cause skin to become tender, red…
Teaching Children Swim Strokes
In a couple of years, we will all be watching countries competing against each other in a variety of swim competitions for the 2016 Summer Olympics. So now is a perfect time to start teaching your children basic swim strokes to help them understand what happens in swim competitions as well as provide a great…
Maintaining Pool Chemistry
Most pool owners know that maintaining a balanced chemistry is the key to keeping your pool fresh and clean. But it’s not always an easy task, especially in hot states like Arizona. There are many factors to keeping the chemicals balanced but here are a few keys areas to pay attention to. Testing Test your…
Floating Pool in New York’s East River
If you are from New York or have family there, you know most people wouldn’t even consider swimming in the East River. What about a pool filled with water from the river? Forget about it. But what if the pool floated in the river, and it’s walls filtrated all the bacteria and contaminants from the…
Salt Water Vs. Chlorine
There has been widespread debate for sometime now on whether or not to continue to use chlorine tablets and powders to keep your pool clean, or to switch to a salt water system, which generates it’s own chlorine via a generator. While installing salt water systems can be expensive, you also have to take into…
Protecting Your Hair From Chlorine
In Arizona, a swimming pool is almost a necessity if you are going to spend anytime outdoors. But for many, the chlorine in the water can damage or even change the color of their hair. But there are a few steps you can take to help avoid damage to your hair that chlorine. Step 1:…