Nothing seems more refreshing than diving in the water under the blazing summer, whether it is at a beach or a swimming pool. Swimming in open water is drastically different than swimming at the pool you purchased from your local pool contractors. A combination of different factors makes it difficult for a novice to learn how to swim at a beach.

Water Temperature

Swimming in the open water depends on the month and region where you live. The water at the beach can turn ferocious within seconds due to the weather. Stay alert to your local weather conditions and changes in the tide to avoid hazards or injuries. Swim in areas protected by lifeguards.

Rain and low temperature also affect your swimming abilities. Your arms and breath can feel heavier and you can lose your focus. Though swimming in open water during cold will burn more calories than swimming in your pool, as your body feels more resistance and has to work harder.

If you are not comfortable swimming at the beach during winter, it is better to hire pool contractors to install a pool heater to your pool before diving in. The pool heater will keep the water warm.

Health Benefits

The pH of the swimming pool water is regulated through the use of various chemicals and disinfectants. They kill harmful germs but are also a major health hazard for swimmers as they can cause respiratory problems and skin diseases. It is essential to take your water sample to your pool contractors every now and then to maintain the chemical balance in your pool.

The salt in the open water is proven to be good for the skin due to its healing nature. The cold seawater also boosts your immunity by increasing your white cell count and improving blood circulation in your body.

Unlike the pool, when you are swimming at the beach, you are swimming against the current. It improves your breathing and strengthens your core and muscles.

Practicing Your Stroke

Before taking a leap in the open water, you need to be mindful of the temperature, fog, and waves. You’ll also need to keep an eye out where you are. It is better to stay away from the middle and swim at the edge. The water is not deep enough and in the open space, you can practice your stroke easily. It is easier to fall into the rhythm whereas the wall at the edge of the pool can break the stroke.

In the case of fog, your vision can be impaired which is dangerous if you are a novice swimmer. In the pool, you can see the black lines to keep track of your movements and location. You can ask your pool designers for a specific inground pool for your swimming lessons.

Safety

Swimming pools come with various depths. When we purchase a pool from the pool designers you are already aware of the depth of your pool. It takes out the element of surprise and panic when water becomes deeper during your training. This makes pools relatively safer than the beach. And if you are training at the gym or your local pool centers, there is always a lifeguard on duty.

Swimming pools come with various depths. When we purchase a pool from the pool designers you are already aware of the depth of your pool. It takes out the element of surprise and panic when water becomes deeper during your training. This makes pool relatively safer than the beach. And if you are training at the gym or your local pool centers, there is always a lifeguard on duty.

On the contrary, the depth of water randomly plunges in the open water. Although there are lifeguards at the beach, they are not always within sight or reach as they are covering a greater area than pools.

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