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When it comes to costs you can eliminate by having an in-ground swimming pool, pricey vacations and stress-related problems (see Part 1) are only the beginning! Other health-related benefits and relational ones come with financial perks you may not have yet considered. All of those things can impact the actual cost of having an in-ground swimming pool installed.

Eliminate Gym Membership Fees

Okay, we get it: depending on where you live, you may not be able to utilize your outdoor swimming pool on a year-round basis. But even saving on gym membership fees during the pool-friendly months will put a pretty penny back in your pocket. The average gym membership fee of $50 to $60 per month can be eliminated at least part of the year, when you have constant access to your very own swimming pool.

Eliminate Health-Related Costs

As significant as they are, anxiety and depression aren’t the only illnesses that can be assuaged by use of a swimming pool. And perhaps if you didn’t have a pool of your own, you simply wouldn’t take the effort to find a place where you can appreciate the benefits of water therapy. (Later, we’ll consider why a private swimming pool is a healthier option than a public pool, anyway.)

As a low-impact form of cardiovascular exercise, swimming can help you reduce or avoid many health problems and, as a result, you can avoid many hefty medical bills and the related loss of income. In fact, for those suffering from joint pain or those who are pregnant, obese, or recovering from surgery, pool activities may be the safest form of exercise possible. Not only will the fun factor of a pool make you more likely to actually exercise in the pool, but you’ll be less likely to cause other problems or injuries in the process.

Eliminate Entertainment Costs

When it’s time for your child’s next birthday party or a neighborhood gathering, you can eliminate the costs related to renting a public pool, bounce house, or room in a restaurant, when your back yard is already equipped with an in-ground swimming pool! Friends and family members of any age will appreciate the setting — and once you have your pool in place, it really won’t cost you anything extra to add some great entertainment to your next shin dig. Unlike many other party venues, a pool is perfect for bringing adults, children, and teens together, with no one left out.

Also consider that when you have a pool party, you have a theme already in place, with no need for buying fancy decorations or other added expenses. If you tend to get a tad obsessive about all the details, refer back to how a pool helps you eliminate stress and stress-related illnesses and related medical expenses. Really, you’re saving quite a lot!

Continue reading with Part 3.

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Since 1979 Lyon Financial has made the backyard resort dream come true for over 400,000 families across the U.S. Through our solid relationships with more than 3,000 pool contractors and our continued commitment to putting our clients first, we have built a reputation as the first choice in providing pool financing solutions. For more information, visit lyonfinancial.net or call (877) 754-5966 today.

One of the many factors that plays into your decision to add an in-ground swimming pool to your family’s back yard is, undoubtedly, the financial aspect. And understandably so. But sometimes, in considering the added expense, people fail to consider, first, that financing is available, and second, that there are other costs that they can subtract. In all likelihood, the addition of a swimming pool will allow you to eliminate other expenses from your family budget. Let’s take a peek at a few of the key ways that an in-ground swimming pool can save you money in other areas.

Eliminate Pricey Vacations

We get it: everyone wants to get away from it all. But in reality, many of us end up more stressed after traveling than we did before we embarked on our last trip. (How many times have you heard someone say that they “need a vacation after their vacation”?) Not only does a family trip take plenty of planning and the added stress related to assembling all the necessary reservations, but it also takes a lot of cash. Plane tickets and/or car rentals and gas money combine with hotel night stays, restaurant meals, and entertainment venues, often adding up to thousands of dollars. (According to one travel writer’s estimate, a week’s vacation for a family of 4 averaged about $4300.) And when you get home, all you have to show for it is a few photos and a T-shirt or two.

Well, you can eliminate the added expenses when your back yard becomes the perfect stay-cation destination! Not only will you avoid travel-related costs, but instead of spending time finding deals on hotels and coordinating reservations, you’ll be spending more time relaxing. Which saves you money in a different way. Which leads us to the second category of expenses that an in-ground pool helps you eliminate — or at least greatly reduce.

Eliminate Stress-Related Problems

According to research by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America,  “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.” From chronic migraines and IBS to asthma and heart disease, anxiety affects a person’s overall health and — as a result — contributes to higher medical expenses.

While the causes of rising anxiety levels among Americans are many and varied, many psychiatrists agree that one potential contributing factor is lack of recreation and proper amounts of relaxation. As a result, in addition to psychotherapy and medication, many doctors and treatment centers recommend adding enjoyable forms of exercise and recreation to help avoid and treat anxiety. And guess what?! Swimming is certainly on the list! Not only does the physical activity of swimming provide relaxation, but the social aspect and calming impact of water, in general, combine to help counteract the stressors in your life.

Continue reading with Part 2.

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Since 1979 Lyon Financial has made the backyard resort dream come true for over 400,000 families across the U.S. Through our solid relationships with more than 3,000 pool contractors and our continued commitment to putting our clients first, we have built a reputation as the first choice in providing pool financing solutions. For more information, visit lyonfinancial.net or call (877) 754-5966 today.