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Take a moment to picture yourself floating along in a pool, and you’ll probably imagine yourself feeling relaxed as you bask in the sun. The reasons floating in a pool feels so good can vary from one person to another. Simply knowing about the benefits of floating in cool, clear water may inspire you to head to the pool the next chance you get, or you may even decide to have your own pool installed by San Diego Pools, your top choice among San Diego pool companies.
Being in water naturally sends signals to the body’s parasympathetic nervous system that causes it to initiate relaxation responses. Once your nervous system senses you’re in the water, it begins to lower your heart rate while simultaneously inspiring deeper respiration. Feeling your body physically relax helps you feel the same effects on your mental state.
Although your heart rate may lower, you’ll be sending more blood flow to your brain, since your body won’t be struggling to keep blood moving to tense parts of your body. The deeper respiratory response also fills your bloodstream with more oxygen. Increasing the blood flow to your brain allows you to feel the relaxing effects of having more oxygen, which helps you gain greater clarity and peace of mind.
Any form of exercise has the effect of stimulating your body to release endorphins that make you feel good. Dopamine, serotonin, and other feel-good hormones help you feel calmer and happier. You can boost the release of endorphins by opting to enjoy an invigorating swim before hopping onto a float.
Gravity may keep you rooted to the ground, but it can have negative effects on your body’s muscles, ligaments, and joints. The combination of your body weight and gravity can cause you to experience pain from arthritis and other health conditions. Once you start to float, you feel the effects of buoyancy. Feeling weightless for the moment allows your body to stop feeling the strain it experiences while you’re out of the water. For people living with chronic pain, this pain-relieving effect is one of the main reasons they may feel so relaxed.
The combination of the soothing feel of water lapping against your float and the warmth of sunshine can induce a deep sense of relaxation. This happens because your body is suddenly immersed in a range of sensory experiences that all inspire a sense of calm. From listening to the sounds of the water to inhaling the scent of the plants outside and feeling the warmth of the sun, you can tune out the rest of the world and focus on the beauty of nature. You can heighten this response by taking a moment to focus on what your body and mind sense in the environment. Designing a pool area that inspires relaxation turns every float into a meditative experience.
If you’re ready to add a pool to your home so you can enjoy the benefits of floating and swimming at any time, reach out to the experienced pros at San Diego Pools. As premier specialists in modern pool design, we’ve been building high-quality pools for more than 40 years, and we can build a pool that’s perfect for you and your family. Give us a call today to learn how we can build the pool of your dreams.