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If you are interested in having an in-ground swimming pool installed in your backyard, you might currently be thinking about a lap pool. This type of pool is generally used when you want to swim laps, such as for practice if you are on a swim team or just for regular fitness purposes. Here are some different benefits of choosing a lap pool over a more traditional swimming pool.

They Fit in Narrow Spaces

Lap pools are longer and narrower than traditional swimming pools that are installed for fun, so there is often more flexibility when going with this type of pool. Perhaps you want a pool for health reasons, but you don't want it to take up most of your yard. You can get a lap pool installed that only takes up a narrow area of yard so that there is plenty of space around it for having a traditional lawn, growing a garden or installing a swing set for the kids. It is also good when you tend to have a long, narrow backyard already and can't fit one of the standard pool sizes.

Lap Pools Often Cost Less

While this is definitely subjective and depends on the contractor, where you live and the size of the pool you want, you may end up paying less. The main reason lap pools can sometimes be more of an affordable options is because they are smaller. The contractor is doing less work on your yard in order to accommodate the size of the pool and fewer materials are used, which then decreases labour time and overall costs. If you are already on a tight budget, then a lap pool might be a better option for your circumstances.

They Are Great For Health Purposes

One of the main reasons to install a lap pool is that they can provide a lot of health benefits for you and your family. First of all, swimming itself is really easy on the joints, and allows you to get in a daily workout without having to hurt yourself walking or using gym equipment. You may have a narrow space in your background but want a swimming pool for your arthritis, so a lap pool is really the best option.

Another reason they help with health is because a lap pool encourages better physical activity. You can get in shape, lose weight and be encouraged to swim laps instead of just lounging around in the pool. While you can still relax in a lap pool when it is time for that, it does tend to be more of a motivational type of swimming pool when it is built for swimming laps.

Talk with a pool contractor about lap pool installation if you have more questions.