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Why a Swim Spa is The Best for Swimming and Exercise
A swim spa provides the best swimming and exercise experience. We’re sharing some of the benefits a swim spa offers.
When you think of swimming at home, you usually envision laps in an inground swimming pool. However, a conventional swimming pool not only takes up much more spaces, but also costs more to construct and maintain.
A Swim Spa offers an excellent alternative to a swimming pool when it comes to the best swimming and exercise experience. The best part? It’s right from the comfort of your own backyard! We’re sharing how a swim spa differs from a traditional swimming pool and the components that ensure it provides the ultimate recreational and exercise experience!
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How is a Swim Spa Different from a Swimming Pool?
The main differentiating feature of a swim spa is the current of the water. Similar to how a treadmill benefits a runner, a swim spa enables the swimmer to move in place.
Swim spas are also much smaller than swimming pools. A swimming pool is a huge investment that will take up a great deal of your backyard and involve in ground digging as well. In contrast a swim spa is a compact structure which provides you the perfect swimming experience without any big hassle.
Swim spas also differ greatly from swimming pools in terms of investment and maintenance costs. Building a swimming pool in your backyard means taking on a large scale construction project. A swimming pool will also have to be maintained for its lifetime and the cost can depend on its size. In contrast, however, the cost of a swim spa starts at 16K and goes up to around 50k depending on the manufacturer and model. Since its size is smaller it will also have considerably less maintenance and lifetime costs.
Pro Insight • Epic Hot Tubs Service Team
“Most backyards we visit around the Triangle cannot fit a full inground pool, but they have plenty of room for a swim spa. Do not let the compact size fool you. The current does the work that a pool’s length normally does, so you get a genuine, continuous swim in a fraction of the footprint, often on a spot where a pool was never an option.”
Factors That Make A Swim Spa The Best Experience
The Pump
The swim spa pump is at the heart of its operation. The right sized pumps and efficient plumbing help a swim spa create a current that provides the best swimming experience.
Powerful Swim Jets
Swim spa jets are integral to the current system that allows the swimmer to swim in place.
The jets produce a flow rate that is smooth and consistent. This in turn creates a powerful flat current, which is ideal for swimming. A series of stabilization jets have the ability to push you into the middle of the swim lane.
Jets also help create the ideal workout experience as well. Water workouts are beneficial because water provides more resistance than air. This makes the swimming movement challenging to each and every muscle of the body. Exercising in water also helps to prevent overheating and doesn’t induce a higher heart rate as well.
LED lit swim jets are also a favorable feature to add to your swim spa as they can help you identify your position in your swim spa.
Resistance Customization
One of the best features of a swim spa is that it lets you customize the intensity of water resistance. This means that no matter what skill level, all swimmers will be able to use a swim spa. As a swimmer becomes more adept at swimming they can increase the water resistance to make their workout more intensive. Being able to adjust the resistance also makes a swim spa a good opportunity to learn swimming for children.
Pro Insight • Epic Hot Tubs Service Team
“Before you buy, get in and swim. A well-built swim spa gives you a smooth, flat current that carries you straight down the lane, while a weak one feels choppy and pushes you toward the walls. And since the resistance adjusts, one unit can suit a child just learning and a serious lap swimmer in the same house, so match the current to the swimmer rather than buying a bigger unit.”
Year Round Access
Swim spas provide a swimming experience that is available all year round. As winter approaches, we are often forced to cover up our pools and wait for warmer temperatures. With a swim spa, however, you never have to worry about a gap in your swimming routine.
The temperature of a swim spa’s water can be regulated to ensure you are comfortable all swim season. No matter whether its a hot summer day or a cold winter night, your swim spa will be available to give you the best swim and workout!
Swim Spa Frequently Asked Questions
Can you actually swim in a swim spa?
Yes. Powerful swim jets create a smooth, consistent flat current that lets you swim in place, similar to the way a treadmill lets a runner run in place. A series of stabilization jets keep you centered in the middle of the swim lane so you can hold your form.
Is a swim spa good for exercise?
Yes. Water provides more resistance than air, so every stroke challenges the muscles of your whole body. Exercising in water also helps prevent overheating and does not push your heart rate as high as the same effort on land, which makes a swim spa a low-impact way to train.
Can you use a swim spa year-round?
Yes. A swim spa’s water temperature can be regulated, so you can swim on a hot summer day or a cold winter night. Unlike an outdoor pool that gets covered up when the weather turns cold, a swim spa never leaves a gap in your swimming routine.
Can you adjust the resistance in a swim spa?
Yes. A swim spa lets you customize the intensity of the water resistance, so the same unit works for any skill level. Beginners and children learning to swim can start with a gentle current, and stronger swimmers can increase the resistance for a more intensive workout.
How much does a swim spa cost?
The swim spa itself typically starts around $16,000 and goes up to about $50,000 depending on the manufacturer and model. Because a swim spa is smaller than a pool, it also carries considerably less maintenance and lifetime cost than building and running a traditional swimming pool.
Enhance Your Swimming Experience With a Swim Spa Today!
If you’re interested in choosing the best swimming and exercise experience, it’s time to invest in a swim spa! The experts at Epic Hot Tubs can help you find the perfect swim spa that suits all your needs! Whether you want a relaxing dip, an intensive workout, or an enjoyable afternoon with friends, we’re here to help you get the best experience possible! Call us at 888-884-3742, visit our Raleigh or Durham Swim Spa Showroom or fill out the form below.
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About The Author:
Richard Horvath
Hot Tub & Spa Expert
Richard has been in the hot tub & spa industry for years. As a long hot tub & swim spa owner himself, Richard has a passion for helping homeowners create their dream backyard.
