lap pools
Long, narrow pools
A lap pool is a long, narrow swimming pool designed for swimming laps—back-and-forth lengths for exercise.
Unlike recreational pools built for lounging or play, lap pools prioritize length over width, typically at least 40 feet long but often only one or two lanes wide: We installed a lap pool in the backyard for daily workouts.
- lengthsEnd-to-end measures
- narrow laneSlender thoroughfare between structures
- strokesGentle touches, swimming styles
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- exerciseActivity for fitness
lane · indoor · water · fitness · water aerobics · cool down · swim meets · natatoriums · endurance · butterfly stroke · breaststroke · rectangles · training · freestyle · flip turns · interval training · athletic · swim lanes
- swimmingswimming, swimmer, swimmers, swim team, swim teams
- fitness clubsfitness club, gyms, health club, fitness centers, athletic club
- swimming historyOlympic swimming, competitive swimming, swim strokes, backstroke, breaststroke
lap poolssplash pads
Recreational water jet areas
wave pools · kiddie pools · wading pools · hot tubs · jacuzzis
lap poolsopen water
Unobstructed body navigable freely
ocean swimming · lake swimming · wild swimming · sea · swimming holes