→ Outdoor living has been a buzzword and trend for years, with everything from kitchens to living rooms migrating outside and poolside. The pandemic only ramped up that craze, and now, homeowners are increasingly looking to their pools for fitness, too.
“Instead of a workout room in the house, we want the workout room in or around the swimming pool,” says Mike Farley SWD, ASLA, principal and lead designer of Farley Pool Designs.
That’s a smart move, experts say, since water is a great environment for exercise. It’s perfect for everyone from elderly people who need low-impact activities; to those with physical disabilities who find water’s buoyancy freeing; to high-performing