Thursday, August 29, 2013





Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028


636-931-7665


Championship Core Training #1
 
 



Championship Core Training #1 - Basic ground-based core training is covered in this video, with planks and plank variations as well as a ton of more traditional, and not-so-traditional, "ab" exercises. Time-based training is briefly explained, as well. From http://www.fasterswimming.com.  Click below to watch the video:

 
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Thursday, August 22, 2013


2565 US Hwy 67
Festus, MO 63028
636-931-POOL (7665)

 
 

          Swimming Pool Accessories - Things to Consider Prior to Purchase


By +David Troy 

We feel something is lacking in our pool without any accessories like ladder and slides. This is the reason why we always find ways to be able to get such items. Aside from giving us more fun when swimming, these stuff also adds assurance for safety.

In as much as we try to get the most ideal swimming pool ladder and slide for our own pool, we try to consider the costs and quality. We also weigh where to get them - whether via online transaction or getting them from our local suppliers.

If you have just built your own pool you probably want to add some accessories like slides and ladder to make it more appealing and to be able to experience a lot of fun when swimming. When you do this, you have to consider some important things before getting such items. Make a note of the following ideas:

The size of pool

Before getting swimming pool accessories like ladder and slides, it is important that you know the exact dimension of your pool ( ask your builder). There are specific types of pool accessories for a particular type. You have to determine depth and the surface area.

Materials used

Swimming pool accessories are built in different kinds of materials. Some are built in plastics and rubbers, others are built in steels, and there are also made-up of cemented materials. Whichever type you choose, do not forget to ask your supplier if you are getting a kind of swimming pool accessory that is best fitted for the type of pool you have.

Where and how to get it

There are a number of swimming pool accessories suppliers around and you can get them either by these two - online or offline. When you get it online, always remember to do transactions only to those who are proven reliable and trusted. Else, just do the purchase in your local suppliers.

The design

Swimming pool slides and ladders come in various designs. In the case of swimming-pool slides, you'll probably come across the semi-spiral or curve types or just plain straight types. When choosing, you have to remember that every deign has its own purpose - there are designs that are best fitted to pool corners and there are also items designed to be put in the middle ( side of pools).

Types of pool ( in-ground or above ground)

You also need to take into consideration the type of pool you have. Is your pool an in-ground type or the above-ground type? Is it a cornered-type our a circular type. There are specific type of designs for different types of pool and you should get the right ones - or else, you'll be wasting bucks!

So, now that you have swimming-pool accessory ideas, hope you'll be able to get the right ones. Good luck - and have fun in swimming!

P.S. - David Troy is a swimming pool enthusiast who has successfully managed swimming pool in years. He is also running an online resource which is aimed to give important information about pool slides, ladders, and other pool stuff through his websites - http://www.swimmingpoolladders.org

 

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Thursday, August 15, 2013


Wideman Pools, LLC
2565 Hwy 67 So.
Festus, MO  63028
636-931-7665

Oops  Best Man Sparks Wet Wedding

Any wedding I went to there was always someone crying and someone laughing.  Not sure who laughed and who cried in this ceremony.  Take a look.





Best man's stumble turns a poolside wedding ceremony into a washout. The bride and the Pastor still holding his bible are seen in the pool.
 
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Thursday, August 8, 2013


Wideman Pools
2565 US Hwy 67 South
Festus, MO 63628
636-931-7665


Does there happen to be an ideal temperature for a swimming pool? It would mostly depend upon the area you live in and what type of temperature range you are most comfortable with.  However, there are also temperatures that most people are comfortable with and the range is generally between 72-83 degree Fahrenheit, though some people prefer a cooler or warmer temperature for their own personal preference.

For those who have an outdoor swimming pool, the ideal temperature range will vary considerably and go according to the outdoor temperature.  There will be no need to add a swimming pool heater because it will serve no constructive purpose.  However, some homeowners add a swimming pool heater if they live in an area that experiences evening and nighttime temperature fluctuations.  It depends upon whether or not the homeowner prefers to swim in the evening and wants to adjust the water temperature to suit their comfort level.

It is important to keep in mind that adding an outdoor swimming pool heater will also affect maintenance responsibilities.  At higher temperatures, a swimming pool will experience water evaporation at a much higher rate and this also equates to a larger buildup of solid deposits.  Having a higher water temperature can also lead to sanitizer burning off more quickly and algae and bacteria also build up more quickly in warmer temperatures.  There is more lime and scale build-up as well and exercising in warmer water is not as comfortable in the high heat.

Even without manually adjusting temperatures in the swimming pool which will affect the water.  A person may need to adjust the pH factor and alkalinity levels to compensate for differences in the saturation level of the swimming pool.  When the weather gets colder, increasing the alkaline levels in the swimming pool will help maintain the saturation index.  In warmer weather, reducing the alkaline level in the swimming pool will help keep the saturation levels consistent.

Whether or not there is actually an ideal swimming pool temperature remains a matter of perspective.  While some people prefer their swimming pool water to be ice-cold, others prefer a warmer, more soothing temperature for their pool.  Whatever is decided, is a matter of personal preference and will allow a person to enjoy their swimming pool and all it has to offer.

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636-931-7665
 
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Thursday, August 1, 2013


Wideman Pools, LLC
2565 Hwy 67 So.
Festus, MO  63028
636-931-7665

Aquatic Exercises for Arthritis
 

Shoulders can develop arthritis and grow more and more painful through time. Learn some aquatic shoulder exercises in this free video clip.  Click the link below.

 
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