SWIM SPAS
Packed away and safe for the night from Summit Leisure
Neat and compact in the back garden a Certikin Riviera Swim Spa
A powerful swim jet like this one from Riptide can be adjusted to suit a swimmer’s ability
“Swim spas can work wonders. Potential benefits include pain relief, stress reduction, muscle gain, weight loss, improved sleep quality, lower blood pressure and increased immunity, among others. “These are all secondary benefits,” she says. “The primary benefit is exercise. It’s about getting people moving.” To make exercise even easier, manufacturers are offering a vast selection of underwater exercise equipment, such as resistance bands,
which make it possible to target muscle groups that standard swim strokes don’t. Some are even selling a new breed of swim spa – the exercise spa – that’s more compact and more affordable than the standard model.
While “swim” is one feature of swim spas, “spa” is another.
In fact, many models come with
standard hot tub features, including optional accessories such as mood lighting, sound systems and aromatherapy inserts.
REMEMBER TO BUDGET FOR WHAT IT WILL COST TO INSTALL When you come to do your budgeting on the cost of a swim spa don’t forget to allow for installation costs. Some companies will offer an all inclusive service which includes installing the spa so it is ready to use but the chances are the costs will be on top of the price of the swim spa itself. Installation isn’t complicated and it’s certainly not like installing a full scale swimming pool. If you buy a swim spa most companies will tell you that from the point it is delivered you’ll be up and swimming in 24 hours. You need to think about the decking area around your swim spa but a site survey is normally included in the price.
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Swim Spa XL from Summit Leisure: Swim Spa XL is a great looking, functional swim spa which almost minimalistic look hides its powerful technology. Swim Spa XL from Summit Leisure is equipped with a powerful, adjustable counter flow and has dual lighting for a different atmosphere during night swimming. Fifteen hydro-massage jets are fastened to the stairs. Part of the basic equipment of Swim Spa XL is the indispensable thermal cover covering the water and in particular providing heat insulation. The standard equipment as well as the cabinet is made of specially treated wood – Thermowood – used for above- ground installation. Six powerful swim jets power the counter-current and the XL comes in eight colours.
n Tel: 01264 850001 n
www.summitleisure.co.uk
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Swimgym from Santella: Santella’s Swimgym’s construction system has a dramatic effect on heat savings. A thermal heat retention blanket or slatted cover and 1000mm of insulation in the floor and walls enables temperatures to be maintained economically at high levels, and the heating costs, especially if combined with a heat pump, are dramatically reduced. The Swimgym in its smallest version has a “water length” of 2.95m, and in its largest version, a water length of 7.45m. Different forms of chlorination, filtration, heaters and heat pumps, heat retention blankets and covers are all available. All designed for maximum enjoyment and maximum use.
n Tel: 0845 6011099 n
www.santella.co.uk
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Wellness II from Coast Spas: Wellness II is one of a series of a popular range of three spas from Coast Spas. They have been designed from the ‘ground up’ with the help of the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada and offer the ultimate in hydrotherapy, and include powerful pumps, extra depth and built-in exercise equipment. This new spa is the first with floatation-aiding Levitator Jets. Exercise bands attach easily and provide several levels of resistance. The clip-on oars help you build strength and aerobic capacity, and expand your range of motion. Other features include an energy safety cover, stainless steel jets, full LED lights and it is available in a Redwood Cedar cabinet finish. There’s an option for a unique eco clean system.
n Tel: 01827 897000 n
www.coastspas.co.uk
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