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4 END OF SUMMER POOL PARTY IDEAS FOR YOUR LAST HURRAH THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Summer pool parties, sadly, are coming to an end. With kids back in school, friends and family in Northeast Ohio soon will turn attention to back-to-school events and other calendar-swamping activities that prevent leisurely gatherings around the grill, outdoor kitchen and backyard patio. Since you’ve spent all summer enjoying cannonballs from the diving board and icy-cold drinks from the cooler, there’s no reason not to go all-in during one of the last weekends of summer weather. Here are four themes your guests will enjoy: Show Your School Spirit Labor Day and the end of summer coincide with the start of football and other fall athletic seasons. Encourage your guests to show their colors by coming decked out in spirit, whether it’s the local high school, a college alma mater or just your favorite team. Break out the clothes, uniforms, flags and cheerleader outfits while promising a surprise for the guests…

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SWIMMING: HOW IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE

While all exercise can produce greater health and longevity, studies point to swimming as one of the best choices for doing so. Here are just a few of the many reasons why: Counts As Both Cardio and Strength Training With Low Impact: While swimming, if you aren’t moving constantly, you’re sinking. (Forced cardio!) Plus, water is about 800 times denser than air, so your muscles are under constant resistance. Low impact means swimming is a great workout for injured athletes, who need to take it easy on their joints, but it may also mean more results. Swimming allows you to workout at higher intensities and keep you going even on those tough days. Improves Muscle Definition and Strength: Swimmers gain muscle strength throughout the entire body. Where runners see muscle build in their legs, swimmers utilize more muscle groups to move through the water. While the legs kick, the arms…

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GET FIT IN THE POOL WITHOUT SWIMMING A SINGLE LAP

Swimming is an amazing way to burn calories and tone your muscles. Doing laps can burn anywhere from 540 to more than 700 calories per hour — more than going for a run! But swimming isn’t the only way to use your pool to get fit. Use the natural resistance of water to add variety to your routine by incorporating these calorie-burning exercises into your repertoire. Do as many reps as you can of each exercise before moving on to the next. Repeat the circuits and increase the repetitions as your fitness level grows. K-Treads Tread water while making circles with cupped hands. Lift your right leg to hip-level while stretching the left leg to the bottom of the pool and holding the position for five seconds. Switch legs using fast motions to alternate sides. Jumping Jacks This move is particularly effective in the water because you have to push…

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WHY YOU SHOULD OWN A SWIMMING POOL

Endless Vacation When you go on vacation there is always that sadness at the end of your week that your vacation has come to end. When you own your own swimming pool the vacation never has to end! Having a pool in your own backyard makes you feel like you’re on vacation with every use. Lay back and soak up the sun whenever you want. Essence Of Enjoyment A new swimming pool is every family’s dream. Owning your own swimming pool is always fun, no matter how it is used – for games, relaxation, or for exercise – the pool experience is enjoyment at its finest. You are able to create memories with your family that they will last forever. The Best Exercise It is possible to treat yourself and your loved ones to great entertainment at home and a healthier lifestyle at the same time! A swimming pool in…

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