Celebrate April Pools Day

Published On: April 1, 2025By Tags: , , , ,

Discover the Health, Wellbeing, & Lifestyle Benefits of Owning a Pool

April 1st marks April Pools Day, spearheaded by SPATA, the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association. This day celebrates the incredible benefits that owning a swimming pool can bring to your home and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a way to boost your physical fitness, create lasting family memories, or enjoy a private retreat in your garden, a pool can transform your way of life.

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Owning a pool is about so much more than just swimming. It’s about embracing a lifestyle that enhances your health and wellbeing. Swimming is a fantastic, low-impact exercise that improves cardiovascular health, builds strength, and relieves stress. Beyond fitness, a pool offers a serene space for relaxation, a place where families and friends can come together, and an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

A swimming pool can profoundly impact your overall well-being. Water’s calming effect promotes relaxation, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Floating or swimming in warm water can soothe aching muscles, improve sleep quality, and encourage mindfulness. Spending time in and around the pool provides a natural setting for unwinding, socialising, and reconnecting with loved ones, fostering a greater sense of happiness and balance in your daily life.

Find Trusted Professionals Through SPATA

When considering a pool for your home, choosing experienced and accredited professionals is essential to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.

The Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) connects consumers with trusted experts who adhere to industry-leading standards and ethical practices.

SPATA provides invaluable resources, including consumer guides, inspirational project galleries, and a searchable directory of accredited members who can help bring your dream pool to life.

Make a Splash This April Pools Day!

Join the celebration and explore how a swimming pool could transform your lifestyle. Whether you dream of a serene space for relaxation, a fun zone for your family, or a fitness-focused addition to your home, a pool could be the perfect investment for your wellbeing.

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Find out more about the benefits of pool ownership, download guides, watch Ask the Expert videos, and connect with SPATA members today at www.spata.co.uk.


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About the Author: Sallie Leslie-Golding

A seasoned PR and Marketing Manager with a solid consumer and commercial marketing background across various retail, franchising and trade sectors. In my role at the BSPF, I manage the PR and Marketing for the UK's wet leisure trade bodies, SPATA and BISHTA. This involves crafting and executing comprehensive PR strategies for consumer and commercial audiences and working closely with the Pool Industry Promotions committee. My expertise also spans retail franchising and photographic studio marketing, where I developed a keen ability to manage group affiliate partnerships, coordinate national PR events, and lead traditional and digital PR campaigns. In my early career, I built a strong foundation in retail, which provided a solid grounding that perfectly complemented my creative flair. I understand what marketing works for business, gained from working within a retail fashion chain at a management level, following this within a franchise group as a start-up business support executive, and then as a senior PR & Marketing Executive working on a national level managing group initiatives and PR and at a local level with franchisees, helping them to grow their businesses. Contact Details Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn