In addition to the directly physical benefits of owning your own backyard swimming pool that you may understandably prefer to avoid, we have some emotional and comfort-related thoughts for you to consider, too. After all, asceticism may increase in popularity, someday even eclipsing the current trend toward hedonism. Pleasure is overrated, anyway. If you agree, […]
Health & Fitness
4 Reasons a Pool Might Not Be a Good Fit for You
Many people associate a backyard swimming pool with getting exercise, hosting parties, having fun, and relaxing. But maybe that kind of thing really isn’t your style. As many motivations as there may be for having a swimming pool, we have a few — well, 12, to be precise — in case you would prefer some […]
Swimming Pool Additions: All About Climbing Walls
Perhaps when you think about pool activities and accessories, mountain climbing is about the furthest thing from your mind. But think about it: what goes up, must come down! And what better way to land than in the refreshing waters of your backyard swimming pool. Kids and adults will appreciate the challenge of the climb […]
What You Need To Know Before Buying a Pool Waterslide
Many pool owners agree that the best pool accessory is a water slide! This item brings an adrenaline fix like none other — at least not within the bounds of your very own back yard! Once you’ve decided on increasing your pool’s fun factor with a water slide, you need to consider a few factors […]
Pool Recreation: Family-Friendly Games To Play
There’s so much you can do in your swimming pool! Not only is it a healthy outlet, but it’s also an entertainment outlet. In addition to the many versions of pool tag, there are plenty of simple games you can play in your back yard swimming pool. And even if you’re goofing off, pool fun […]
Pool Recreation: Hunting and Gathering Games
There are so many fun ways to play in your back yard swimming pool! From variations of tag to other family-friendly competitions such as Chicken Fights to Cannon Ball Contests, you’ll be reaping plenty of health benefits without even noticing! This grouping of pool games below is based around a hide-and-seek or hunting-and-gathering motif. After […]
What Causes Swimmer’s Hair?
The Urban Dictionary’s example sentence for “swimmer’s hair” pretty much sums it up: “Mike had such bad swimmer’s hair that it felt like hay.” Of course, it’s not just the texture that can resemble hay; appearance can also be affected by frequent exposure to the combination of chlorine and water. Before you try to counteract […]
One Gym’s Experience with Payroll through Jackrabbit
If you’re running a gymnastics studio, it’s probably in large part because you love gymnastics! You also delight in your customers and the camaraderie with your instructors. But the reality may fall short of allowing you the time and energy to focus on those aspects of your gym. Well, Jackrabbit software has an impressive amount […]
How You Can Avoid Nitrates & Nitrites
Hopefully we’ve already convinced you that a healthy diet is important for success as a gymnast, and that there are many health risks associated with nitrates and nitrites as food additives. But how can you make sure to avoid putting your child at risk? Step 1: Check Labels Carefully It will certainly help to lessen […]
Evaluating Gym Air Quality: Why Chalk Is and Isn’t the Problem, Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed the composition of gymnastics chalk, which is actually quite harmless in itself. The potential danger lies in the fact that chalk dust can be inhaled, and harmful bacteria may be attached to the dust. When you inhale chalk dust, you also inhale the bacteria in the air. But don’t worry: […]