Understand Pool Terminology

In the realm of swimming pools, you might understand the more popular pool terminology: "inground" and "above ground" pools, as well as the various types of pools available such as fiberglass, concrete, vinyl liner, and others. However, if you're undertaking a pool project, you should familiarise yourself with some terms  you're likely to encounter. Filter The water is pumped through and forced down onto the filter. As the water passes through the filter, it traps dirt and removes it from the water. From time to time the filter will require backwashing to clean the dirt accumulated. There are [...]

Poolside Fitness: Effective Pool Workouts

It is a known fact that exercising underwater brings an array of benefits to our mental and physical health. In this article, we will delve into the benefits of exercising underwater and provide examples of fun pool workouts to help you achieve your fitness goals while spending time in your pool. Benefits of Pool Workouts Water-based exercises are effective for improving your fitness, building strength, and helping you sleep better. Aquatic exercise takes the pressure off the joints, bones, and muscles, reducing the risk of impact-related injuries, which is very important for those suffering from arthritis or joint [...]

How the environment affects pool colour

Being faced with an array of colour options when selecting a swimming pool colour can be difficult when narrowing down your options. You might notice that the hues look somewhat different from photo to photo, although they are the same colour. This article explores how the environment can affect the look and feel of different gelcoat colours and the effect that light and surrounding colours have on the overall look of the swimming pool. Weather Effects Think about a dark, rainy day in comparison to a clear, sunny day. When rainy weather arises, less sunlight passes through the cloud [...]

Heating Fibreglass Pools

Explore the benefits and reasons why Fibreglass Pools are superior to their counterparts in an article that highlights their key differences.

Small Pools and Plunge Pools

Smaller blocks don't mean you have to downsize your dreams of owning a pool, especially if there are options for small pools and plunge pools!

Why Fibreglass Pools Are Better

Explore the benefits and reasons why Fibreglass Pools are superior to their counterparts in an article that highlights their key differences.

Cool Yourself and Your Pool in the Summer

Do you want to keep cool this summer? With an inground backyard swimming pool, there are many ways to keep the water cool, refreshing, and inviting for those hot summer days. At Leisure Pools, we have presented a few ways that you – and your pool – can keep your cool this summer and let you swim in comfort and style.