Architects in Mumbai have proposed a design for an apartment block that has infinity pools at the edge of each balcony. See the news item here. This is very unusual and it has yet to break ground, but if the apartments do go ahead it could be an eye catching place to spend a holiday. The pools are curved and quite small, but large enough to enjoy a relaxing swim should the owner of the apartment want to do so.

In the UK we are more used to seeing swimming pools in peoples’ gardens, but this could set a trend for installing pools in more unusual places. The complex in Mumbai would not need pool enclosures to keep them safe during winter though, unlike many UK pools.

Unless you have a pool enclosure, that is. Investing in one of these can help to maintain your swimming routine and it will pay for itself in no time if it means you don’t resort to paying to visit your local municipal pool.

If you go for a telescopic pool cover you can draw it back to enjoy your pool out in the open during the summer, and then cover it completely during the winter so you get the best of both worlds. It could be the best decision you make to ensure you can swim all year round.

Of course for babies to enjoy the sensation of being in the water they rely on their parents to take them to their local pool. The more adults love swimming, the more kids will be introduced to the pool when they are young. Swimming can also be made possible at home now too, with pool enclosures and easy to erect pools of a reasonable size available to buy.

There is no doubt that getting into this healthy habit at a very early age is always the best solution. It really can make a difference for life when they start young.

The Swimex group is very conscious of child safety around pools and so all pool enclosures are lockable and can be supplied with rubber safety flooring

It is extremely important to have confidence in swimming. This will come with time, but if you are about to go for the first time in a long time, make sure you allocate plenty of time for your swim. Don’t rush – enjoy it. Remember that swimming is one of the best exercises you can do. Choosing the right pool is half the battle; if you like the surroundings and you feel safe there, you’ll look forward to going more often.

Leweston School Pool Before Enclosure

The original swimming pool at Leweston school was an open air pool which was only used for part of the year. Far tooo often it was too cold for the pupils to use. It also suffered from the presence of nearby trees which caused considerable cleaning problems in the winter as leaves had to be removed regularly.

After researching the market the school governors approached the Swimex Group who have a lot of experience in installing pool enclosures for schools across the UK.

The Swimex team designed an Oxford arched pool building to fully enclose the pool and thus enable it to be used year round. It is also designed to reduced cleaning costs as leaves from nearby trees were kept out of the pool.

The installation was organised and carried out by the Swimex pool enclosure installation group; SwimTech.

Leweston School Pool Enclosure Installation Completed

After the installation Chris Elliot MD of Swimex said; “We were delighted to be given the opportunity to transform the swimming pool at Leweston School. In addition to the other  benefits the pool building increases safety as it can be locked and so keep unauthorised users out. We also find that the school pool also becomes more attractive for third party swimming groups to rent, hence generating income for the school.”

Swimex are the leading installer of pool enclosures in the UK with over 1000 buildings installed in schools, hotels, leisure centres, holiday parks and private homes.

Of course most kids will not go on to represent their country in future Olympic Games. But there are plenty of other benefits to swimming regularly; not least the opportunity to increase their fitness. Whilst children are encouraged not to run most pools have safety features such as rubber safety flooring to reduce slips and cushion any falls! Once they are more familiar with the idea of going swimming on a regular basis, they can look forward to what is one of the best all round fitness activities available today.

If you want to make better use of your pool more often, consider getting a pool enclosure so you can swim throughout the year if you want to. These come in lots of designs so you can still make the most of the good weather when we have it, for example by getting a telescopic pool enclosure. This really does give you the best of both worlds.

It’s certainly good to know you don’t have to just sit back and watch your pool gather dust over the winter months. Instead you can enjoy it in all weathers, and isn’t that one of the best things about swimming – the ability to do it regularly?

But it is also good for helping to reduce blood pressure. Swimming is an activity that many different people can do, from the young right up to the elderly. Of course the secret is to do it regularly so you are able to reap the benefits of lower blood pressure consistently and over time as well.

The good news is that swimming pools are available all over the country where you can exercise safely as they usually have life-guards and rubber safety flooring and other safety features, it is easy to feel confident about stepping foot inside your local pool. It might be the best thing you ever do for your continued good health.

This is excellent news for the children and their parents. Not only is swimming a great activity to get involved in, it is also an essential skill that could help to save lives in the future. Most people would agree that learning how to swim is a good idea for us all, and this scheme makes it even more accessible.

Safe swimming pool environments for example with rubber safety flooring are a great way for children to learn a skill that helps youngsters to get used to having regular exercise in an enjoyable way. It’s nice to see that kids will benefit from this news.

It’s long been known that swimming is good for people who want to avoid weight bearing exercises. Most of us are pretty close to a public swimming pool, and provided it has good safety measures in place – such as rubber safety flooring for example – we can be confident in going on a regular basis.

The study showed swimmers’ blood pressure was lowered and their arteries were in better condition too. So there are two good reasons to get in your local pool for a gentle swim on a regular basis.

If you are lucky enough to have your own pool consider adding a retractable pool enclosure to enable you to swim all year round.