Owning a pool creates a personal oasis in your back yard. Everyone knows that pools are great for relaxation and summer fun, but the benefits of pool ownership don’t end there. Did you know that owning a swimming pool is actually an asset in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a boon to building social relations with friends and family? An in-ground pool will be an essential component of your family’s summertime fun. Here are three big ways pool ownership is beneficial to your life. 

3 Perks of Pool Ownership

1. Health & Exercise

Though fun, swimming is actually one of the best ways to get a cardio workout. While you’re enjoying doing laps, you’re getting a workout that doesn’t feel like exercise. The allure of the cool water on warm days is so inviting, you and the family are likely to take a quick swim instead of other, less healthy activities. Additionally, swimming and water aerobics are some of the best low-impact forms of exercise as they put considerably less strain on the joints and muscles. Without the painful impact that exercises like jogging and running entail, you can get an excellent workout in without the added soreness.  

2. Family & Friends

Daily life with work, school, and other obligations—especially when combined with technology such as phones and video games—don’t leave a whole lot of family time. An in-ground pool will help change that. Friends and family are more likely to put down their phones and move around other obligations for a dip in the refreshing water. With a pool in your backyard, you’ll have the ideal location for parties and get-togethers that help bring everyone together. 

3. Home Value

An in-ground pool is arguably one of the most enjoyable ways to increase your home's value. According to the National Association of Realtors, an in-ground pool adds around 8% to your home’s market price. The next time you dive in, you’ll have trouble thinking of an investment that brings as much fun.

If you’re looking to add adventure to your backyard, the swimming pool experts at Practical Pools & Ponds LLC in Robertsdale, AL, have everything you need to get started. This family-owned and -operated company is with you every step of the way from the installation of your new in-ground pool to repair, maintenance, and cleaning services. Visit them online to check out their services and products or call them today at (251) 945-4769 to speak with an expert.