Sitting in a tub full of ice water might not sound like the most relaxing thing you could do for your body, but you might be surprised just how many health benefits come with cold plunging. The ...

When temperatures soar, what could be more refreshing than dipping into a pool of cool water, in the privacy of your backyard? True, not everyone has the space or the budget for a full-sized swimming ...

AN ELEGANT compromise between a yard-usurping swimming pool and a Nemo-themed kiddies’ inflatable, the plunge pool has surged in popularity. According to Heather Goerzen, managing editor of design ...

When Amy Holland bought her house in Austin, Texas, in 2020, she and her husband knew they wanted to have a pool in their backyard — but not just any pool. “We don’t have kids, so we didn’t want some ...

That which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. For many of us, swimming underneath ice for 216 feet or running a half marathon above the Artic Circle barefoot sounds quite deadly. For endurance ...

I've gone swimming in ponds, lakes and oceans, but nothing beats the convenience of having a private pool a few steps away from the back door. After sweating out one too many summers, I decided to ...

Backyard pools tend to be bigger on Long Island than in the rest of the country, said Michael Dominici, president of Long Island Pool and Patio in Coram. This is due to the parts of Long Island that ...

Plunge pools are a great option if you'd like to have a swimming pool but do not have the budget and have limited space in your Australian home. These shallow tiny pools make a great option for ...