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For many years experts have been extolling the virtues of swimming as a fantastic way of both getting and staying in shape. The resistance that the water offers the body is a great and exceptionally low impact way of toning the bodies muscles when performing aerobics or exercises in the water.

Swimming laps is generally considered one of the best exercises that can be performed. It works on the cardio-vascular system as well as the musculature structure equally as well. For many, the ability to get the workout benefits of swimming is limited only by the proximity to a public pool or the expense of having a pool installed in their own backyard. There is an option that is taking the swimming world by storm and that is the swim spa.

The swim spa is commonly known as a lap pool and the image conjured up is usually one of a very rich house with a lap pool in the basement or backyard. Nothing could be further from the truth. Modern day swim spas are very much like miniaturized swimming pools and are enjoyed by people of all walks of life and income levels.

The propulsion system allows the user to swim against the current that is created letting swim laps without the need for a full size pool. The cost of a swim spa is a mere fraction of the cost of a full sized in ground pool and because the size is actually much more effective in maintaining heat, it’s also easier and cheaper to heat.

The ability to get a quality workout for people of all ages is realized by the depth of the swim spa. The shallower water allows even the elderly to perform aerobics or water exercises comfortably and risk free. The serious, hardcore exerciser benefits from the ability to swim freely without having to constantly turn and swim in another direction.

Swim spas are simple to construct in either a basement or a backyard and offer all the benefits of a swimming pool without the huge costs typically associated with one. Do your homework and find out which type of propulsion system is the best for what you want to accomplish and what will work best for your budget.

Compare the differences and benefits between a regular pool and a swim spa and you will come to the upside of swim spas.

With the heat of summer, the time has come for many to decide whether or not to invest in a swimming pool or swim spa for the backyard. A swim spa is a smaller version of an in-ground pool that uses a propulsion system to create a current that you then swim against. These are commonly known as lap pools. The ability to turn off the propulsion system and use the pool as a regular lounging pool is what sets these apart.

For the smaller children, the swim spa becomes a great place to learn to swim with Mom and Dad and to have an incredible amount of fun performing pool games and activities. You can do pretty much everything in a swim spa that you would in a regular pool with a reduced installation cost and substantially lower maintenance costs.

As the children age and want to use the pool as a place to get exercise, the ability to turn on the propulsion system and then swim against it becomes and absolutely great way to get fit and stay there. There are virtually no games or activities that can be played or performed in a regular pool that cannot also be performed in a swim spa. However, the limits that most above ground pool have for swimming laps is quite obvious.

The amount of space required to swim is very limited in an above ground pool. They are usually round which makes swimming laps difficult at best and the square or rectangular ones are still very limited in space.

Kids will have an absolute blast frolicking in your swim spa and will benefit from the ability to cool down in the hot summer months and even during the cooler months as they are very simple and much cheaper than a full size pool to heat, which can dramatically lengthen the pool using season. This factor alone makes the decision to invest in swim spa a much simpler one than choosing a full size pool for use by the children.

For many, the idea of putting in a pool for the health as well as social benefits is a dream that can’t always be realized. For some, this possibility is not possible due to the limited amount of space that they have in their yards. For others it is more a question of economics rather than space. For both of these groups of people there is an option that can alleviate both the economic concerns and the space issue as well.

The solution is to install a swim spa, which is essentially a smaller version of a pool that utilizes a propulsion system to generate a current that the user then swims against, which perfectly simulates swimming without even having to turn and do laps. Most swim spas are also equipped with therapeutic jets that you typically find in a hot tub, further enhancing the experience.

For those who have a smaller yard and would like the benefits of a pool, a swim spa can be the difference between having that option or not. By installing a swim spa in your smaller yard, you are able to make the most of your smaller space by having the exact same benefits of a full size pool in a smaller package.

The ability to entertain friends and family is not impeded due to space limitations and the fun and health benefits realized are found in a much more cost effective way than a full size pool. Because the swim spas are typically much smaller than a full size pool, you still may have the ability to build an incredible outdoor area to entertain in, including a barbeque or outdoor kitchen.

The health benefits associated with swimming are widely known and accepted. There is nothing that mimics swimming in obtaining a full body workout without the high impacts associated with alternative forms of exercise, such as running.

A swim spa is a fantastic alternative for those with limited space or the desire for the full benefits in a smaller package.

Most people are of the great benefits that can be realized from swimming on a regular basis as part of their exercise regimen. Swimming is considered to be one of the top five physical fitness activities in and is universally recognized as an excellent way to get a fantastic aerobic workout.

Swim spas are a great way to get a full swim workout in a smaller package. Swim spas use a propulsion system to create current that the individual swims against rather than swimming lengths of a pool. This allows one to get the same exercise and health benefits from a swim spa that you would get in a full size pool with a substantially reduced cost and a much smaller footprint.

The benefits that swimming offers people with disabilities are widely known and disseminated. Due to the physical limitations that are imposed on people with disabilities, they are unable in most circumstances to participate in physical fitness activities to a great degree and are excluded from most sports.

Fortunately, there are a variety of para-sports that many can and do take advantage of. But, even these offer a limited range of benefits other than the particular skills that are utilized when performing that particular sport. Sledge hockey is a fantastic example of a great upper body workout for a disabled person combined with a fun sport. While these sports are amazing, they are not always available activities on a daily basis for disabled person to stay active.

The importance of physical activity for all persons, including the disabled, cannot be overstated. A swim spa offers the disabled person the opportunity to stay as active as able bodied persons by breaking down the barriers to physical fitness. By using the swim spa to facilitate physical fitness, you help to eliminate many secondary illnesses associated with a sedentary lifestyle imposed by a physical limitation. Studies have shown that swimmers who have limited mobility have the opportunity to exercise longer without putting additional strain on joints and muscles. This results in getting a better workout without causing further harm and dramatically improving physical health outcomes.

The positive aspects from a mental health standpoint cannot be overstated. The ability of the disabled to move more feely while in the pool or swim spa can be a liberating and freeing feeling that can have incredible effects on the mindset of both the able bodied person, as well as the physically limited individual. A swim spa is a great way of feeling good in mind, body and spirit.