Is It Possible – Or Advisable – To Swim In A Heated Pool During The Winter - Poolwarehouse Uk

Having your own heated swimming pool in the comfort of your own home can be one of life’s great – and underrated – pleasures. It can be an excellent way to enjoy swimming right through the year, and gives you a chance to stay in shape and develop essential life skills without having to head out to a public pool.

As the temperature drops, however, you may be wondering whether or not you can still make use of your pool in the winter months. 

Keen swimmers will be relieved to know the answer to this question is “yes”; however, there are precautions that you are urged need to take to help ensure your health and safety.

·         Increase the temperature

Nudging up the temperature of your pool will help make it more comfortable, and this will allow you to swim in it for a longer period of time. 

A dedicated swimming pool heat pump is typically the best and fastest option here – our DuraPRO heat pumps, for instance, are able to operate in temperatures as low as -15 degrees C – although solar panels can be a great alternative if you are on the hunt for an eco-friendlier solution. 

Having said the above, solar panels can also take longer to heat up a pool, and tend to be less effective in the winter when there are lower levels of sunlight.

·         Take shorter swims

Although heating your pool is a great way to maintain a good level of comfort during your swim, you should still make sure you swim for a slightly shorter time than you would during the warmer seasons. 

Swimming burns a great deal of energy – which is part of the reason why it is such a great workout – but this also means you may feel cold more quickly. 

So, it can be a good idea in such conditions to opt for a short, fast swim, rather than a longer, lengthier session. It will enable you to enjoy the same results without putting your body under too much strain.

·         Wear the proper gear

While this isn’t so important for indoor pools, swimming in an outdoor pool may require additional gear such as swimming gloves and a cap. This will help make sure your body remains at the right temperature when you stop swimming.

·         Listen to your body

Finally, it is important to make sure you really listen to your body when you are swimming in the winter. Pay attention to how you feel, and make sure you head indoors to warm up if you start to feel too cold or unwell during your time in the water. 

Whether it is the best-suited swimming pool heat pump, solar cover, chemicals, or all manner of other pool equipment and other essentials that you need to get your hands on for an attractive price this winter, Pool Warehouse can help! Simply browse our online store now to discover a broad range of high-quality pool supplies, often greatly discounted, from a UK family-owned business.