SWIM SPAS
A Riptide pool which shows how versatile and fun swim spas can be for the family
Tidal Fit swim spas – available from Artesian Spa provide total body workout against the water current
Is it a pool? Is it a hot tub? Actually it’s both. A swim spa provides the best of both worlds when it comes to swimming and relaxing. It has jets to soothe and massage away aches and pains but also provides a strenuous swim workout by pitting your energy against a powerful current
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SWIMMING POOL n Swim spas are cheaper and
take up much less space than a traditional swimming pool which is
why they have grown in popularity n The running costs and maintenance are cheaper and
more straight forward n They are often called ‘exercise spas’ as they combine the physical exercise of swimming with the opportunity to relax in a hot tub
environment n You can take a swim spa with
you if you have to move home n You have the option of fitting a swim spa indoors or outdoors
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f you are looking for a cheaper option than a full scale swimming pool then the answer could be a swim spa. As an alternative to a full sized pool, a swim spa is a great option for people who want the ability to swim at home without losing too much garden. A swim spa is a small pool, about 19 to 24 feet in length and 8 to 10 feet wide, equipped with a series of powerful jets on one end, part swimming area, and part hot tub area. Swim spas, or exercise spas as they
are sometimes called, are easy to install, maintain and give you the advantages of a pool and a health spa all in one. They take up less space, are easy to heat and provide an all year round swimming experience as well as providing wonderful exercise facilities in
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the comfort of your own home. Since they are made of acrylic, they
are light and can be easily installed. It is only the fibreglass ones that are heavier. Swim spas help you move against a continuous stream of water current. It’s basically a swimming treadmill. You do not have to complete laps or turn around like in a normal pool, but just have to keep exercising within the space provided to ensure you get the swimming exercise you need. It provides the whole range of aqua
aerobics activities, from swimming to weight resistance training, to water jogging, making it the ideal therapeutic tool for tired bodies. It has also been found to be effective for those recuperating from any sports injuries. The reason is that these units have
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