[Rockingham, 2/1/2018] – Swimming is recognised as an ideal form of exercise, but recent studies have shown greater health benefits, including weight loss and improved blood pressure and blood circulation. Guardian Industries, a pool supplier in Western Australia, offers residential lap pools that make swimming an accessible pastime for homeowners.

Effects of Swimming on Weight Loss

A study from the University of Western Australia looked at the weight loss effect of swimming on adult women with sedentary lifestyles. The study observed two experimental groups; one took up a swimming programme and the other a walking programme. The results found that the swimmers lost 1.1 kilograms more and reduced around 2 centimetres more off their waists compared to the walking group.

The study explained that the greater impact of swimming on weight loss and waistline can be partly attributed to the effects of exercising in cold temperature. With pools having a regular temperature of 25 to 26 degrees Celsius, cold temperatures allow the body to work harder to gain back its normal temperature.

Arterial Stiffness and Blood Flow

Another study published in the US National Library of Medicine examined the effects of an eight-week swimming training on overweight young adults suffering from arterial stiffness. The results of the programme found that the swimmers experienced a decrease in body fat percentage in their lower extremities. More importantly, the arterial stiffness decreased, making way for improvements in blood flow velocity, flow rate and blood pressure.

Residential Lap Pools

Guardian Industries, a pool supplier located in Western Australia, offers high-quality lap pools suitable for both leisure and exercise. Lap pools supplied by the Perth-based manufacturer also exude a beautiful contemporary ambience to a residence’s outdoor space.

‘Whether you’re a serious athlete with specific requirements or more of recreational pool owner looking for something more luxurious, there is something in our range to meet your needs’, the company writes.

About Guardian Industries

Guardian Industries is a family-owned business in Western Australia that provides a range of residential fibreglass swimming pools. Since 1960, Guardian Industries has been manufacturing fibreglass swimming pools for clients in Perth and other areas in Western Australia. The company incorporates the latest in fibreglass pool design in all products they manufacture.

To learn more about their range of fibreglass pools, visit https://guardianindustries.com.au/.