The Above Ground Lap Pool - Portable and Convenient

You can almost think of an above ground lap pool as a portable exercise machine. Granted you probably won't be moving it around too much, but you can if you need to. Much like the recreational swimming pool, lap pools are no longer limited to the area where the workers dug the large hole and fitted it into place in the ground. No more digging. Just install it wherever it fits. It can be in your garage, patio, yards or wherever. Just add water and you have an instant pool. And if you happen to buy a new home, you can always take it with you.

And above ground lap pool is an all-in-one package. You'll get everything you need including the pump, ladder, filter, fittings, and of course the pool. A typical above ground lap pool measures 7 feet by 28 feet long and is 7 feet deep. And while those may be typical measurements, they are hardly the only choice you'll have. Some can be 52 feet long. You will only have one choice in shape however. Unlike recreational pools that can be square, round, kidney shaped or others, these pools are built for swimming laps and nothing more. That's why your only choice for shape is rectangular.

Just about any pool equipment and construction store will have one. And if there is not one of these stores in your area, certainly you'll find a good selection on the internet. But let us warn you, these pools are not cheap, but then again very few pools are. You can expect to pay approximately $2500, depending on the size you select.

But above ground lap pools are ideal for those with limited space. We've all seen swimming pools in backyards that leave no room for anything else. That's not the case here. You can actually have a pool in the backyard and your garden and flowers. Just remember that this pool is for exercise only. If you're looking for a pool to play in then this is not the pool for you.

And if you'd love a way to get great exercise but have limited space, an above ground lap pool would be perfect. Other pages here have talked about how great these are for fitness. Frankly they provide an almost perfect workout and are used by many world class athletes. But they don't have to be cumbersome. There's a wide selection that will fit exactly what you need.