Why Swimming Pools Are No More Restricted To Luxury Residential Projects

“There is a swimming pool where I live”. The statement which used to establish an apartment as one located in a luxury project in India a few years ago is increasingly becoming common in new project descriptions and apartment listings these days. Potential homebuyers are debating whether to invest in a resale flat or a home in a new apartment project that is priced higher, perhaps because it has a pool. Now the question arises whether spending some more for the pool is ‘useful’ or whether the pool is available. (PropTiger.com's advice to buyers is this: You need not worry about whether the pool is of any use to you; ask whether there is a pool.) And, here’s why:

As we all know, swimming is touted to be one of the most effective exercises. It’s an all-round cardio, muscle and joint exercise for your body and helps in increasing stamina, lung power and flexibility. For those who know how to swim, the importance of your apartment or community pool is already a given thing. Here’s the other side of the deal for swimmers -- an apartment pool is safer, and expect the crowd to be smaller compared to a public pool. This makes it more hygienic, since you have more control over the maintenance of the pool.

The lesser known fact is that a swimming pool can be used by non-swimmers too for exercise. Most pools have a shallow end in which you can stand and walk. Walking or jogging in waist or chest deep water is great as it provides extra resistance to the muscles while simultaneously protecting the joints and bones. This is a great piece of news for senior citizens and people who suffer from chronic muscle pains or arthritis. It is also proven that water exercises can lower the chances of triggering asthmatic attacks.

Swimming pools also give a boost to your mental health. The presence of any water body near your living space immediately brings down stress levels, making you a happier, more energetic person. The sight of open water has a calming effect on people who are stressed or hyper-emotional. The open space around a pool also helps you to avoid the feeling of claustrophobia in a concrete jungle. Floating in water (with or without pool floats) is an amazing stress reliever.

Pool sides can also be used for various social functions. It’s a great place for your daily meditation or yoga, since the sense of calmness that water radiates creates a very conducive atmosphere. Also, the pool side can be an amazing place to hold a family gathering or a party. While the water provides a stunning backdrop to your party activities, the pool itself can be included in them. You can include water games as part of the party, burning as many calories as you would serve on the plate. It’s also a great place to have almost every kind of conversation, serving as a very interesting spot to hang out. Pool sides can also be a great place to just bring a book and read.

So, are you still wondering whether you want to invest in that luxury project in India with the pool?