Research Grants Totaling $117,974 Awarded by National Swimming Pool Foundation

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Source: National Swimming Pool FoundationColorado Springs, Colorado, November 13, 2012 - The National Swimming Pool Foundation® Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has continued its commitment to fund research to study the health benefits unique to aquatic exercise. The non-profit organization has awarded three grants for year 2012-2013, totaling $67,974, with the potential to fund an additional $50,000 to extend the studies through 2014, for a total of $117,974.

"When the National Swimming Pool Foundation funds a grant, we are investing in our future, helping more people to benefit from aquatic activity. And, more people using water creates growth for service companies, retailer, builder, distributor, facilities and manufacturers," emphasizes Bill Kent, Chairman of the Foundation's Grant Review Committee. For the last several years, many National Swimming Pool Foundation grants have focused on understanding and scientifically verifying the unique benefits that water immersion, exercise and activity provide. "Physicians, therapists, and insurance companies rely on published science when considering options to treat patients. As people age, medical costs increase and mobility and quality of life decreases. We believe we have the magic potion. Our funded research will prove it," concludes Kent. The percentage of Americans older than 65 will increase from 12.4% to 19.6% by 2030 according to the U.S. Census data; similar trends are occurring around the world.

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