A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or paddling pool is a structure designed to hold water to enable swimming or other leisure activities. Pools can be built into the ground (in-ground pools) or built above ground (as a freestanding construction or as part of a building or other larger structure), In-ground pools are most commonly constructed from materials such as concrete, natural stone, metal, plastic or fiberglass, and can be of a custom size and shape or built to a standardized size, the largest of which is the Olympic-size swimming pool.

Special swimming pools are also used for diving, specialized water sports, physical therapy as well as for the training of lifeguards and astronauts. Swimming pools may be heated or unheated.

SWIMMING POOL:

a) Application: Individual Households, Apartment Clubhouses, Hotels, Resorts, Spas, Educational institutes, Sports complexes & community Sports facilities.

b) Shape & Size: They can be of any shape and size. Olympic Size Pool: 50 Mtr x 25 Mtr.

c) Swimming pool Capacity: Water capacity of the Swimming pool is directly proportional to the size of the pool.

d) Types of Pools: Pools can be either indoors or outdoors. They can be of any size and shape, and in- ground or above ground. Most pools are permanent fixtures, while others are temporary, collapsible structures. Swimming pools can be further classified as

i) Over Flow Deck Drain Type (OFDD): As the name suggests in this type of pools water level in the pool overflow the deck to the Drain and will be connected to the filtration system through piping.

ii) Skimmer Type: In Skimmer type swimming pools water level in the pool will be 4”-6” Below deck level.

BENEFITS OF SWIMMING:

* Works your whole body: One of the biggest benefits of swimming is that it truly works your entire body, head to toe.

* Works your insides, too: While your muscles are getting a good workout, your cardiovascular system is, too. Swimming makes your heart and lungs strong.   Some other studies have shown that swimming may help lower blood pressure and control blood sugar.

* is appropriate for people with injuries, arthritis, and other conditions

Swimming can be a safe exercise option for people with:

* Arthritis

* Injury

* Disability

Other issues that make high-impact exercises difficult

* Good option for people with asthma: The humid environment of indoor pools makes swimming a great activity for people with asthma.

* Beneficial for people with MS, too: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may also find swimming beneficial. Water makes the limbs buoyant, helping to support them during exercise. Water also provides a gentle resistance.

* Torches calories: Swimming is an efficient way to burn calories.

* Improves your sleep: Swimming may have the power to help you sleep better at night.

Swimming is accessible to a wide range of people who deal with physical issues that make other exercises, like running, less appealing.

* Boosts your mood: Swimming and aquatic workouts aren’t just psychologically beneficial for people with dementia. Exercise has been shown to boost mood in other people, as well.

* Helps manage stress:  While more research needs to be done in this area, the researchers conclude that swimming is a potentially powerful way to relieve stress quickly.

* Safe during pregnancy: Keep in mind that while swimming is generally considered safe during pregnancy, some women may have activity restrictions due to complications in pregnancy.

* Great for kids, too: Kids need a minimum of 60 minutes of aerobic exercise each day. It doesn’t need to feel like a chore either. Swimming is a fun activity and doesn’t necessarily feel like formal working out.

* Affordable: Swimming may also be an affordable exercise option compared to some others, like cycling.