It’s hard to believe that another year has finally come and gone—but it’s true. 2017 is right around the corner! For those who love to spend as much time as possible in the water, we’ve got five New Year’s resolutions to try in anticipation of the big day.

Spend more carefree afternoons by the pool

Virtually every pool owner can attest—there are simply not enough days in a year to savor your backyard pool to its fullest potential! While you can’t add days to the calendar in 2017, you can make the most of the time you have every day by carving out a chunk of time for fun in the pool. Whether you work swimming into your morning meditation, or vow to enjoy more family dinners poolside, this is a resolution you won’t mind committing to.

Get fit in your favorite spot

Every year, millions of people around the world pledge to get fit as part of their New Year’s resolution. This is a great goal for your health and enjoyment—but you don’t need to spend hours in a gym to get there! Before signing up for that membership, work with your doctor or a trainer you trust to create an in-pool workout regimen that you look forward to doing every day. It can be as simple as swimming from side to side, or as thorough as completing lap after lap in your endless pool.

Foster a love of swimming in someone else

One of the greatest ways to put your love of swimming to use this year, is to share it with someone else! Find a friend, family member or even family pet and show them just how fun the water can be when you swim with a pal. It might just become a special routine the two of you share!

Create a space you love

If your outdoor space isn’t serving your needs, resolve to rework it in the year ahead. This might mean replacing your outdoor furniture, repaving your pool deck to make it less slippery, or adding an outdoor kitchen or pizza oven to your space—the choice is yours!

Make your life a little easier

If you’ve resolved to cut out clutter and stress from your life this year, why not start at the pool? One of the best ways to simplify your pool care regimen is to arrange for regular servicing to keep your pool looking and working its best. We offer these services right here at Extreme, so you can count on us to be your one-stop-shop for all things swimming.

We hope that these resolutions help you stay happy and healthy throughout the year ahead—and that they lead to lots more time spent in the water, too!