Swimming pools are not only for laying back and relaxing but also a terrific home exercise tool. Some favorite pool exercises are: Water Running – This is a high-intensity cardio but it’s also low-impact because it takes all of the weight off of your knees, hips and ankles. Bicycle Kicks – Rest your arms on the side of your pool … Read More
Health Benefits of a Hot Tub
Hot tubs have always been advertised as being great for your health. Do you really know what those benefits are? Here is why sitting in a hot tub might help improve your overall health. Improved Sleep Reduced Stress & Anxiety Lower Blood Pressure Better Skin Care Less Chronic Pain Aromatherapy Call your Maui swimming pool service, Ohana Pool & Spa, … Read More
Pet Safety Around Swimming Pools
Don’t forget about the safety of your pet around your Maui swimming pool. Taking a few precautions could save your pet’s life. Be aware of your pet’s swimming abilities. Never leave your pet unsupervised near the water. Make sure your pet knows how to get out of the pool. Practice the “come” command to get your pet out of the … Read More
Soak in a Hot Tub for Sore Muscles?
The answer is YES! Your hot tub can bring your body from stiff and overloaded to agile and rejuvenated. Heat therapy helps increase blood flow, stimulate healing, and relax muscles. You will, in fact, benefit from soaking in a hot tub before and after exercise. Call your Maui pool service, Ohana Pool & Spa, for a complete listing of our … Read More
Backyard Swimming Pools
A backyard swimming pool can offer years of fun and excitement to those who own a swimming pool. However, pool ownership also comes with responsibility to be safe at all times. Supervision is a must. Keep a close watch on children and always know where they are. A fencing barrier is a good idea to have built around your pool … Read More
Swim for Better Health
Whether you’re wanting to lose weight, tone up or just maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle, swimming has been recommended as one of the best forms of exercise. Water provides resistance that air does not. Swimming in your pool provides the following benefits: Increased calorie burn Full body toning (core, hips, arms, shoulders and glutes) Maximizes your cardio Swimming is … Read More
Please Don’t Ignore a Pool Leak
Ignoring a leak in your pool is about the worst thing you could do if you are worried about potential for long term damage. A leak is telling you that your pool is broken somewhere and needs to be repaired. There are underlying problems developing when your pool is leaking. While the temptation is there to just add more water … Read More
Pool Parties
Swimming pool parties are as much a part of owning a pool as the chemicals and pool floats. The number one priority of any pool party should be pool safety. Young children should all have life jackets or water rings and remind them of the pool rules before letting them in the water. Designate a lifeguard or have responsible adults … Read More
How Does Rainwater Affect Pools?
Rainwater is known to have acidic properties that can negatively affect your swimming pool’s water chemistry. This can affect anything from pH balance to alkalinity levels and more. After a heavy rain, you also have a lot of extra water in the pool that can dilute the chemistry. A light rain will have very little effect on your pool water. … Read More
How to be Protected in the Swimming Pool
Healthy swimming actions help prevent germs from corrupting the water. To protect everyone from recreational water illness, follow the recommendations by the CDC: Don’t swim when you have diarrhea, especially children in diapers. Don’t swallow the water. Try to not get the pool water in your mouth at all. Take a shower before swimming and wash your hands after using … Read More