{"id":568,"date":"2020-05-13T13:51:52","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T18:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/?p=568"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T19:48:05","slug":"what-is-a-plunge-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aquapools.com\/blog\/what-is-a-plunge-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Plunge Pool?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A fiberglass<\/strong> plunge pool<\/strong><\/a> is a small, shallow pool built specifically for wading, lounging, or low-impact aquatic exercise. Some homeowners prefer them because of their lower costs to build, smaller sizes, easier maintenance, and reduced water requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Since newer homes tend to be built on smaller lots, a plunge pool<\/strong><\/a> is also a space-saving option. These pools can be enhanced with\u00a0water features<\/strong>\u00a0like fountains<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0waterfalls<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The size of plunge pools can vary, however a typical size is around 8′ x 8′ to 10′ x 16, but can run up to as long as 25′ in length. Also, there is no real standard determining how deep a plunge pool should be, but most average between 4′ – 5′ deep.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, a fiberglass plunge pool can also provide a great option for aquatic exercise<\/strong><\/a> (information by Mayo Clinic<\/em>).\u00a0 These smaller pools are good for low-impact water-based exercise like stretching, resistance workouts for arms, legs, and abdominal muscles, and for some cold therapy after a strenuous workout.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Plunge Pools<\/h2>\n
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There are a number of benefits to plunge pools:<\/p>\n