A New You in the New Year

It’s that time of the year when our personal goals are flooded with resolutions and plans for the New Year. We are generally greeted with feelings of excitement toward being healthier and feeling renewed throughout the year ahead. 

So as the New Year is upon us, it’s important to note that the phrase we’ve all been guilty of hanging on to, ‘New Year New Me,’ doesn’t have to be cliché. If you’re still hesitant about taking the plunge, read on to see some fresh ideas to achieve health and wellness in 2023. 

Make the Most of Your Backyard
Take a dip. Literally. Swimming in your pool and soaking in your spa are great activities not only for exercise but also for your mental well-being, which plays a huge role in your body being fit and strong. Make the commitment in 2023 to make the most of your backyard and create a space that not only allows you the ability to relax and take care of yourself but also helps you enjoy life with family and friends. 

Enjoy the Health Benefits of Swimming 

Stress relief: With the holidays over, you may have returned to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Getting the kids to school, making it to work on time, and doing youth sports. Don’t get stressed out about everyday stressors. It’s time to let it float away. Swimming has a well-deserved reputation as a safe and healthy way to relieve stress. Like other forms of aerobic exercise, it has an effect on substances such as serotonin and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP). These chemicals improve mood and reduce stress respectively. What’s even more convenient is enjoying your pool in the comforts of your own backyard.  

Burns calories: Between balancing the holidays, entertaining family and friends, and wrapping up the year, you may have gained a few pounds. If you’re struggling with losing them and are ready to make the commitment, swimming is an enjoyable way to do so. Swimming for just one hour at light or moderate speeds can burn up to 400 calories. 

Enjoy the Health Benefits of a Spa

Detoxification: Modern living exposes us to various toxins daily. This may be from food, water supply, beauty products, or household supplies, just to name a few. Getting a warm soak, whether in your hot tub or a sauna, makes you sweat. Sweating gets the bad stuff off of your skin and out of your system in general.

Using a spa is a relaxing way to flush toxins down the drain. A good sweat in the warm waters of a spa raises your temperature, improves your blood flow, and helps purify your body and organs, as well. 

Improved Circulation and Blood Flow: Heat increases the diameter of your blood vessels and increases blood flow, but why is this so important? You may have experienced nagging aches and pains in your muscles. You’re probably familiar with stiff or uncooperative joints.  An improvement in blood flow to those areas will help greatly. Also, flow equals glow. This improved circulation helps to nourish the skin cells, leaving you with renewed skin and overall well-being. It’s great to begin your year by looking and feeling good. 

Your Houston Pool Builder
It’s important to incorporate long-term lifestyle changes in order to improve your health. Do this gradually but consistently and you’re sure to see results. Utilizing your own pool and spa is a great way to start. If you’re looking for more information about investing in your backyard, give the custom pool builders at Cypress Custom Pools a call today. We’re excited to help you soak and swim your way into a new you this year! 

About the Company

Cypress Custom Pools is a luxury custom pool builder in Tomball serving Cypress, Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Katy and the surrounding areas. We specialize in custom-designed inground pools, pool renovation, and outdoor living design & construction. We take pride in providing our clients with quality construction, luxurious pool designs and superior customer service whether we’re building a new pool, renovating an existing one or creating a gorgeous outdoor living space. 

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