Pools Buyer's Guide

The Benefits Of A Swimming Pool

Well the first benefit of a swimming pool is the new found social status that it will bring you. Once you have a pool installed then every one will want to be your friend, even people who you never really got on with before.
 

The second benefit has to be the fitness aspect that it brings to your life. If you have struggled to stay fit with running (Maybe too much impact on your joints?) or with cycling or rowing then swimming should be ideal for you. Swimming works out just about every one of your main body muscles and unlike other sports it has “Zero Impact” making it an ideal sport for the young or the old. Indeed swimming is one of the few sports that you can carry on doing throughout your whole lifetime.
 

It is great to have a pool to use regularly, even if you do other exercise such as running. Using a swimming pool is great to help you cross train for other events, and for those people that are into running, it is the ideal thing to do on your rest days from running.
 

One of the top benefits of a swimming pool is the increase in cardiovascular fitness that it brings about. It also builds endurance and muscle strength. You can use it as a warm up or cool down session after other sports. If you take part in competitive sports then having a swimming pool at home to use can pay big benefits.
 

You will though most of all find that a pool will bring about great social benefits, as it can be great to have fun with your friends and their kids around, yet it can be great to just unwind with your partner in the pool, floating on inflatable sun loungers.
 

An above ground swimming pool really is a great benefit to have, and swimming is one of the few activities that you can do throughout your lifetime.

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Public swimming pool monitoring guides, information and much more.
 

Which Swimming Pool is Best for you?

It is actually easy to chose the right Swimming Pool when you ask yourself some very simple questions. So we have come up with some some nice and easy questions to ask yourself when chooseing a new pool:

  • How many people are going to be using the Pool?
  • How often will the Swimming Pool be used?
  • How much space do you have?
  • What age people will use the Pool?
  • Will you need Lighting for the Pool?
  • What will your Swimming Pool be used for?
  • Will the Pool be inside or outside?
  • What accessories do you need?
  • Do you need a Steel Pool or an Inflatable Pool? 

You can find a full list of questions along with examples and/or answers to them by clicking here. If you would like to learn more you may also find our Swimming Pool Information page of some help with these questions and many others you may have to ask us and yourself before you find and buy your ideal swimming pool.

 

Steel Pools: Also see Steel Pool Buyer's Guide

Doughboy Regent Oval Steel Pool 28ft x 16ft

If your ideal garden includes an in-ground pool but your budget doesn't allow for it then Doughboy has the solution! This above-ground pool can also be installed completely in the ground giving you that in-ground look for thousands less! Go from green grass to blue water in only 4 days!


Steel Pools:
Vogue Discovery Oval Steel Swimming Pool 33ft x 18ft
Vogue Discovery Oval Steel Swimming Pool 23ft x 12ft
Equinox II Oval Steel Swimming Pool 33ft x 18ft
Vogue Discovery Oval Steel Swimming Pool 19ft x 12ft
Equinox II Oval Steel Swimming Pool 30ft x 15ft
Vogue Impact Round Steel Swimming Pool 18ft
White Coral Oval Steel Pool 7.3m x 3.75m x 1.2m
Doughboy Regent Oval Steel Pool 28ft x 16ft
Regatta Oval Steel Swimming Pool 30ft x 15ft
Equinox II Oval Steel Swimming Pool 24ft x 12ft
Vogue Impact Round Steel Swimming Pool 15ft
Vogue Discovery Round Steel Swimming Pool 18ft
Equinox II Oval Steel Swimming Pool 17ft x 12ft
Doughboy Regent Oval Steel Pool 24ft x 12ft
White Coral Oval Steel Pool 6.1m x 3.75m x 1.2m
Doughboy Premier Oval Steel Pool 28ft x 16ft
Vogue Discovery Round Steel Swimming Pool 15ft
Vogue Discovery Round Steel Swimming Pool 12ft
Equinox II Round Steel Swimming Pool 18ft
Regatta Oval Steel Swimming Pool 18ft x 12ft
Doughboy Premier Oval Steel Pool 24ft x 12ft
White Coral Steel Pool 5.5m x 1.2m
Doughboy Regent Round Steel Pool 18ft
Equinox II Round Steel Swimming Pool 15ft
Regatta Round Steel Swimming Pool 18ft
Doughboy Premier Oval Steel Pool 20ft x 12ft
Doughboy Regent Round Steel Pool 15ft
White Coral Steel Pool 3.5m x 1.2m
Equinox II Round Steel Swimming Pool 12ft
Regatta Round Steel Swimming Pool 15ft
Doughboy Regent Round Steel Pool 12ft

Doughboy Regent Oval Steel Pool 28ft x 16ft
In Ground Pool Setup Step-by-step
Doughboy Premier Round Steel Pool 18ft
Regatta Round Steel Swimming Pool 12ft
Doughboy Premier Round Steel Pool 15ft
Doughboy Premier Round Steel Pool 12ft
Mirage White Oval Steel Pool 18ft x 12ft
Mirage Wood Effect Round Steel Pool 18ft
Mirage Wood Effect Round Steel Pool 15ft
Mirage White Round Steel Pool 15ft
White Coral Steel Pool 4.6m x 1.2m
Mirage White Round Steel Pool 12ft
Mirage Wood Effect Round Steel Pool 12ft


 
Inflatable Pools: Also see Inflatable Pool Buyer's Guide

Intex Oval Saltwater Frame Pool 12ft x 24ft x 48"

Intex Oval Saltwater Frame Pool 12ft x 24ft x 48"

For many consumers a rectangular pool is their preferred choice. Intex's oval shaped above ground pools let you enjoy the benefits of an Easy Set pool- quick, easy assembly, with a rectangular shape. Perfect for narrower gardens, for volleyball games, or swimming laps!

Inflatable Pools:
Intex Oval Frame Pool 12ft x 28ft x 48"
Intex Easy Set Saltwater Pool Package 18ft x 52"
Intex Easy Set Saltwater Pool Package 18ft x 48"
Intex Oval Frame Pool 12ft x 20ft x 48"
Intex Easy Set Pool Package 18ft x 42"
Intex Easy Set Pool 15ft x 36"
Bestway Fast Set Round Pool 12ft x 30"
Bestway Fast Set Round Pool 10ft x 30"
Intex Easy Set Pool 8ft x 30"
Bestway Fast Set Round Pool 8ft x 26" No Pump

 
Metal Frame Pools:

Intex Sequoia Spirit Woodgrain Frame Round Saltwater Pool 16ft 8" x 49"

The Intex Ultra Frame Pools offer an easy to set up, semi-rigid above ground pool. They are made from reinforced PVC, supported by rust resistant galvanised steel frames.

Metal Frame Pools:
Intex Metal Frame Pool Package 24ft x 52"
Intex Ultra Round Saltwater Metal Pool 18ft x 52"
Intex Metal Frame Saltwater Pool Package 18ft x 48"
Intex Ultra Round Saltwater Metal Pool 16ft x 48"
Intex Ultra Frame Round Metal Pool 18ft x 52"
Intex Metal Frame Pool Package 18ft x 48"
Intex Ultra Frame Round Metal Pool 16ft x 48"
Intex Metal Frame Pool Package 15ft x 48"
Bestway Steel Pro Round Frame Package 15ft x 48"
Intex Metal Frame Pool Package 15ft x 42"
Bestway Steel Pro Round Frame Package 12ft x 48"
Intex Metal Frame Pool Package 15ft x 36"
Bestway Steel Pro Round Frame Package 15ft x 36"
Intex Metal Frame Pool 12ft x 30"
Bestway Steel Pro Round Frame Pool 12ft x 32"
Intex Metal Frame Pool 10ft x 30"
Bestway Steel Pro Round Frame Pool 10ft x 30"
Bestway Steel Pro Octagonal Frame Pool 8ft x 24"

Intex Sequoia Spirit Woodgrain Frame Round Saltwater Pool 16ft 8" x 49"
Intex Metal Frame Pool Package 18ft x 48"

Wooden Pools:

Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Round Pool 6m
Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Oval Pool 4m x 7.2m

Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Round Pool 6m

Zodiac have developed unique advanced techniques. Made with 65% of wood and 35% of polymer, Maxiwood combines the long life benefits of a composite material with the natural qualities of wood. The resulting product is smooth to the touch, has insulating properties, is rigid, treated against UV rays, and does not splinter!

Wooden Pools:
Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Oval Pool 4m x 8.8m
Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Oval Pool 4m x 7.2m
Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Oval Pool 4m x 5.6m
Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Round Pool 5m
Zodiac Azteck Maxiwood Round Pool 4m
Plastica Stretched Octagonal Wooden 4.6m x 8.2m
Wooden Exercise Pool With Badu Jet 2.4m x 3.9m
Plastica Stretched Octagonal Wooden Pool 4m x 6.9m
Plastica Stretched Octagonal Wooden Pool 4m x 5.9m
Wooden Exercise Pool Without Badu Jet 2.4m x 3.9m
Plastica Octagonal Wooden Pool 6m
Plastica Octagonal Wooden Pool 5m
Vitality Superbe Octagonal Wooden Pool 5.36m
Plastica Octagonal Wooden Pool 4m
Octagonal Wooden Pool 5.3m
Vitality Traditional Octagonal Wooden Pool 3.9m
Octagonal Wooden Pool 4.38m