Another great effect of water is that it can be used for therapy, known as hydrotherapy. In hydrotherapy, the three main healing principles used are buoyancy, massage and heat. Buoyancy when we are immersed in water affects our body weight by reducing it to an amount of 90 percent. Given this fact, the benefit of buoyancy is that stress on the weight-bearing bones, joints and muscle is lessened. This results to reduced injury in performing water activities.
In addition, with the use of warm water, our blood vessels dilate which results to increase blood circulation in our body. In turn, more tissues are supplied with oxygen rich blood. Lastly, the massage benefits of hydrotherapy relax taunt muscles as well as it allows the body to release endorphins, which is a neurotransmitter that actually produces analgesic and pleasure effects.
Furthermore, water sports like swimming, aids in increasing our body’s endurance, improving our cardiovascular and respiratory system, as well as strengthening our muscles without the stress of injury due to buoyancy. Also, in doing water sports, one can also lose calories.
However, when one cannot maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of your pool area, it can also cause some diseases. Examples of thee would include water borne diseases such as cholera, fungal infection, swimmer’s itch, conjunctivitis, and the like. That is why our pool’s maintenance should be our priority to enjoy benefits.
One of the best moves to start your pool maintenance is by purchasing The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual: Spas, Hot Tubs, Pools, Rocks capes as well as Other Water Features, Terry Tamminen’s 2nd Edition. It is also the ultimate manual which offers a step-by-step guide in keeping your water features in its excellent condition and working functionality.
Written by Terry Tamminen, a well-known expert in spas and pools is the founder of the San Diego Bay Keeper. He is also the initiator of the Santa Monica Bay Keeper. Those previously mentioned organizations are dedicated in safeguarding and conserving the coastal region of California. His expertise includes being the technical advisor of pool projects and water chemistry studies for more than 25 years.
The book features:
- Quick Start Guides to help readers start and finish each task quickly
- The following new material: new information on chlorine alternatives; a new section on maintaining saltwater pools; expanded coverage of pools with built-in spas
- Tricks of the Trade to make each procedure easier
- An Easy, Advanced, or Pro difficulty rating for every task
- Tools of the Trade highlighting parts and tools for each job
- A step-by-step explanation of each pool maintenance procedure with easy-to-follow photos
More so, covers the following topics:
- Water chemistry
- Product resources
- Automation and noise control
- Everything from minor maintenance to major repairs and remodeling
- Pool side safety*Water features such as ponds, rocks capes, and waterfalls
- Troubleshooting
- Chlorine alternatives
- Environmental concerns with new information
- Basic Plumbing Systems
- 50 Things Your Pool and Spa Can Do for Our Environment
- Cleaning and Servicing
- Winterizing
- Pumps and Motors or Filters
- Typical Pool and Spa Health, Safety, and Building Codes
- Water Features
- Facts and Formulas
- Commercial Pools
The contents of The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual: Spas, Hot Tubs, Pools, Rocks capes as well as Other Water Features, Terry Tamminen’s 2nd Edition are the following:
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: The Pool and Spa
• Chapter 2: Basic Plumbing Systems
• Chapter 3: Advanced Plumbing Systems
• Chapter 4: Pumps and Motors
• Chapter 5: Filters
• Chapter 6: Heaters
• Chapter 7: Additional Equipment
• Chapter 8: Water Chemistry
• Chapter 9: Cleaning and Servicing
• Chapter 10: Special Procedures
• Chapter 11: Water Features
• Chapter 12: Commercial Pools
• Chapter 13: 50 Things Your Pool or Spa Can Do for Our Environment
• Labor Reference Guide
• Glossary
• Reference Sources and Websites