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SWIM SPAS
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one are the days when owning a Hot tub dealer Andrew May said: The cost is dramatically less and to be
swimming pool meant large houses “What has happened is that tighter selfish about it a swim spa doesn’t have
and big gardens. money means consumers are not to stay if after two or three years you
Now there’s a different option. It’s prepared to outlay savings for a fixed decide to move. It goes with you.
called a swim spa which can combine pool and they love the idea of a swim spa “I know there are a lot of schools in
the hydrotherapy seats of a spa or hot being dramatically cheaper and which if the London area who are now looking at
tub with a facility to swim against a they did move they could dismantle and installing a swim spa as part of the
current, which is in effect an 'endless take with them. I think the economic facilities they offer pupils. That is an
swimming-pool'. situation has helped this market.” interesting development.”
The price range is anything from “There are still a number of people The technology is not new – counter-
£10,000 to £20,000 and beyond for the with cash to spend on luxury items and current systems first appeared in the
more glamorous models but compare many people are looking to enjoy their 1970s – it is only in recent years that the
that with the price of a fully kitted home more rather than perhaps always market has experienced a boom in
swimming pool! Homeowners interested looking to move and upgrade. Three popularity amongst home users – and
in a cheaper more flexible option than a customers of ours all started out with the increasingly people who are committing
pool are growing every month. thought of installing a swimming pool. to stay in their homes for perhaps longer
Swimming in even the larger of We looked and worked with some than they thought two years ago. In
domestic pools means that an adult specialists and in the end decided that today’s health and cost conscious world,
swimmer will be 'turning' on their 5th or swim spas were a much better option. these ‘water treadmills’ are the perfect
6th stroke; which isn't ideal for effective
exercise! Swim spas enables swimmers to
just keep swimming and to adjust the
settings to suit their ability. They are ideal
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU BUY A SWIM SPA?
for aqua aerobic exercises and the safest
When you buy a swim spa you will have lots of options in terms of size, jets,
environment for the unfit, the frail or
water current and extras but all should include:
elderly to exercise safely with virtually no
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A dedicated swimming against the current area with front and side
risk of injury. option jets. The jets should be adjustable depending on how rigorous a
Young children can learn how to session you want
swim and the whole family will benefit
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A hot tub or relaxing area. Some swim spas come with a sectioned off
from the facility.
area – others have removable barriers. The idea is you should be able to
Swim spas come in a range of sizes to
prepare water with two different temperatures – one 25 to 27 degrees to
suit even the smallest garden. Swim spas
swim in – the other up to 35 degrees to relax in
provide an ideal fitness centre, are
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inexpensive to heat and are easy to
Some have dedicated hydro massage jets in the relaxing area and here
maintain.
it’s a question of what suits your tastes
They are ideal for cardiovascular
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Underwater lighting
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A insulated heavy duty lid
exercises. Swimming, water jogging, aqua
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An access stepped area to enter the pool
aerobics and resistance exercises are all
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great cardiovascular workouts, and they're
Extras include music, DVD players etc
about as low-impact as you will find.
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