Swimming Pool

Photo Essay: the beauty of outdoor swimming pools

If you’re ready to jump into a new workout, try this revolutionary water routine. “The buoyancy of water lessens the pull of gravity, making you feel lighter and making balance simple, while also reducing impact on your knees,” says fitness expert Chris Freytag, who created this routine. “This makes the same moves that would be difficult to do on land feel easier in the pool.” The payoff is powerful: This workout blasts calories, tones trouble spots, and boosts muscle strength.

The Matthieu family wanted a pool that they could have a splash in with their family and friends, and they got it. Their modern rectangular inground is stunning at every inch with fresh, Caribbean Grey Vinyl Liner and straight open top inside steel pool steps for style and functionality. Our favourite feature of the Matthieu backyard is …

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ColorScapes Caribbean Blue pool finish creates a medium blue water color and is comprised of a combination of medium blue pigmented cement, Black T Grade, Blue and Buff S Grade colored quartz aggregates and natural marble aggregate. This is the darkest and bluest pool finish in the ColorScapes line up.