There’s no doubt about it: spending time in a swimming pool offers plenty of health benefits. But is it really necessary to have your very own swimming pool installed? Isn’t going to your own local swimming pool just as good? On the surface, it might seem like avoiding the significant investment required and simply going to a local pool would be the better deal. However, there are several factors that make owning your own pool the better choice. Let’s briefly explore the health-related benefits unique to those who use their own private pool rather than a public pool.

Sanitation

Did you know what was found in more than 50% of public pools tested by the CDC? Fecal matter. In addition to the health risks associated with e. coli and other bacteria, that’s just plain disgusting! Thanks to the lower number of people using your pool, and the way you’ll carefully maintain your own pool, you’ll stand to enjoy significantly more sanitary conditions when you stay home instead of entering the public sphere.

Situation

Many health benefits of swimming can, theoretically, be just as pronounced when you’re at the public pool as they will be in your own backyard pool. But the question is whether you’ll actually stand to experience them — or at least experience them as often. The key to many healthy habits is to make them easily accessible — (think about the already-washed fruit sitting out on the counter and the filtered water right there through the fridge). Let’s be realistic: will you be more likely to experience the health benefits related to swimming if you have to double-check the schedule, pack your swimming gear, and head across town, in order to get to a pool — or if you can simply walk outside your back door? If you’re at all like the typical human being on our planet, you’ll be far more likely to get into the pool if it’s a quick and easy choice.

Sight

Did you know that simply seeing water offers mental health benefits? Unless you’re actually going to spend time swimming, you probably won’t venture to your nearest waterfront or public pool. But if you have a pool on your property, you’ll be able to appreciate the soothing properties associated with seeing water. Even if you just dip a toe or sit nearby while others enjoy the full benefits, you’ll reap rewards such as stress relief and a more positive state of mind, simply by being nearby.

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