Swimming is a beneficial activity for those of all ages, but many do not take advantage of it as much as they could. For example, only 36% of children aged seven to 17 swim more than six times or more per year, according to Comfy Living. This is despite swimming's many health benefits. If you have children, taking them swimming is a great way for both of you to see the many benefits.

Fun in the Sun

One of the most notable health benefits of having and using an above-ground or in ground pool is that you have a way to spend time outside and cool off at the same time. Everyone needs Vitamin D to stay on top of their health. The best way to get Vitamin D is for you to be out in the sun so you can allow your body to create it naturally. With a pool, your family will gladly spend hours outside in the summer while staying cool.

Keeping Fit

If your family has an above-ground or in ground pool, using it as much as possible can provide you with a fun form of low-impact exercise. Swimming is a great way for the family to stay active and fit together, as it improves the health of your heart and lungs as well as helps to build muscles that will help prevent excess fat from building up. It will also help improve your children's balance and coordination. All this is an easy way to stay active altogether.

Helping Unwind

Everyone has to deal with stress in their lives, and your family is no different. Stress can come from grades, work, or relationships. Like most exercises, swimming can help reduce stress. Swimming does this by releasing endorphins, the "feel-good" chemical in the brain, that help cancel out the fight or flight response that leads to stress. It can also work as a kind of meditation in motion that takes the swimmer's mind off the stresses of the day and onto the motions of swimming.

Having access to a pool gives your family a variety of health benefits, such as exercise, stress relief, and a reason to get outside. Owning your own in ground pool not only ensures that your family will have access to it year-round but also makes it more likely that they will actually swim in it. With all these benefits, it's no wonder they are so popular with families. Call Luxury Mountain Pool & Spa today to learn more.