A gazebo can be an essential part of enjoying your outside space, especially the hot tub. Providing protection from the elements, as well as enhancing the aesthetics of your garden, a gazebo is a great addition to any set up. But what considerations are there when it comes to choosing the right one?
The new year is upon us and for many people that means setting new personal goals for 2019. If getting fit is at the top of your agenda this year then your swim spa can help you to achieve that essential lifestyle change. Whether you’ve got existing injuries that need careful management, or you just need a more supported way to exercise, working out in your swim spa is a great way to get fit for 2019.
The size of a swim spa makes it very easy to accommodate, no matter how limited your space at home. However, while the swim spa itself may not require a large area, you can still swim considerable distance while using one. Thanks to the design of the swim spa, which uses a resistance current to give you a fantastic workout on the spot, there’s no limit to how much you can train, practice or get fit when you have a swim spa at home. This type of pool can also accommodate any stroke so, whether you’re looking to improve fitness or learn something new, you’ll have plenty of choice.
Let’s start with the one swimming stroke that takes the most effort and skill to perfect. If you’ve always wanted to master this one but never felt comfortable learning in public, your home swim spa is the ideal place to perfect your technique. Butterfly involves moving the arms forward, together, in a circular motion, while kicking your feet. This movement will push your chest up out of the water and power you forward in the most dramatic of ways. If you’re looking for an anaerobic element to your swim then butterfly delivers – it’s great for arms and core too.
If your target area for strengthening is your arms then perfecting your front crawl is a great goal to have. Although the legs continuously kick with front crawl, it’s the arms that do most of the work, alternately slicing forward into the water ahead to power you on. As well as strengthening the arms and back, front crawl will also improve overall fitness and swimming ability.
If you’re doing breaststroke well then you should barely break the surface of the water. You won’t need your swim spa jets particularly high for this one, as it’s a slower stroke. However, you will still work your entire body by regularly practicing breaststroke in your swim spa. Both the arms and the legs are active, as well as the core.
If you’re looking to break between intense sessions, or keen to find a technique where your face is not in the water, backstroke is a great option. Turn the jets down lower on your swim spa for backstroke and let your arms do all the work. You’ll get a great workout for back and arm muscles and a medium one for the legs too.
If you’re keen to ensure you’re working the muscles in the side of your body, as well as your arms and legs, sidestroke is the technique to master. When you’re practicing sidestroke, make sure that you spend an equal amount of time on both your right and left sides.
These are just some of the techniques you can learn to practice in your swim spa to get fitter, healthier and more proficient at swimming in general. Get in touch for advice from our expert team about which Swim Spa is best suited to your requirements.
A swimming pool is a fantastic asset in any home. From providing a location for socialising to helping your family to implement genuine lifestyle change, there are lots of reasons why it makes sense to take the plunge and have your very own swimming pool.
In fact, estimates suggest that adding a swimming pool to your property can increase its value by around 15%. Buyers will pay more for a swimming pool and, for some, it’s a deal breaker.
If your kids are playing in the pool in the garden it’s much easier to keep an eye on them than if they are in a public pool or at someone else’s home. With a pool at home you can teach them how to be safe in the water from an early age.
It can be difficult to make real family time, especially once your kids become teenagers. However, if you have a pool at home then you have a space where everyone can congregate without the distraction of a TV screen or anywhere to plug in a smart phone.
If you’re the neighbour with the pool then you’ll instantly find your home is popular, especially on hot summer days. Home swimming pools are great for socialising and can make any summer party extra special. Your kids will be even more popular during the summer holidays too when every child in the neighbourhood wants a pool to cool off in.
When you get home after a hard day, a dip in the pool can be reviving and refreshing. Water therapy is renowned for helping the body to relax and distress. Whether you swim or just soak, the luxury of a pool at home makes it much easier to wind down and chill out.
Although you’ll still want to go away on holiday, if there are times when you can’t then a pool at home still means the family can have a great summer. With plenty of options for pool financing, it doesn’t have to cost as much as you might think.
If you think your property deserves much more than a simple pool then you have plenty of options, from slides and waterfalls to fountains and sculptures.
Swimming is fantastic exercise that works the whole body in a supported way. With a pool at home there’s no excuse for not sticking to your exercise schedule so you can make great progress towards your fitness goals.
There is nothing – not even iced drinks or air conditioning – that beats a pool for escaping the summer heat.
Unlike an experience or a trip, a pool is permanent so your family can enjoy a pool at home for years to come.
If you’d like to discuss your options for a swimming pool at home, please contact a member of The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company team today.
Swim spas are an increasingly popular choice for those who want a fitness or relaxation option at home. Smaller than a swimming pool but larger than a hot tub they provide perfect all year round access to water, whether that’s for the purposes of fun, hydrotherapy or improving your exercise regime. If you haven’t thought about a swim spa for your home before then now might be a great time to consider it.
You may not have the room for a pool on your property or you might have an awkwardly shaped patio or yard – swim spas are versatile and easy to accommodate in just about any space.
It can be incredibly expensive to heat a full sized swimming pool during the winter months but, at the same time, you want to ensure that you get the most from your investment. Swim spas are more economical to heat, which means that they can be used all year round even during the coldest winter months.
Another key factor with a swim spa is that it’s much easier and cheaper to maintain than a full sized pool. Rather than a weekly routine of cleaning, scrubbing and skimming, it takes just a matter of minutes to complete the maintenance requirements for a swim spa.
Clever, insulated design as well as a smaller size than your average swimming pool means that it costs much less to heat and run a swim spa. Lower running costs not only mean that you can keep costs down but also that you’ll be able to use your swim spa whenever you want without having to worry about the cost.
Swim spas are fantastic for socialising and a great way to relax. They also have a current that you can set to your desired resistance to create the perfect conditions for swimming or training – all without leaving the house.
Once you’ve decided to opt for a swim spa, finding the right one is simple.
Different swim spas generate currents in different ways. For example, some use hot tub style jets while others have a hydraulically powered propeller. The type of mechanism you choose will have an impact on noise, performance and speed.
While all swim spas tend to be more energy efficient than a swimming pool there are still some significant differences between models. Especially if you’re planning to heat your swim spa frequently during the winter it’s important to choose a model with positive energy efficiency so that your costs are low.
Swim spas vary in the maintenance commitment they require. Although always easier to maintain than a pool it’s worth asking what kind of maintenance is going to be necessary for your desired model so that you can make life easy for yourself going forward.
We can help you to choose the ideal swim spa for your lifestyle needs – contact a member of our team for more information today on 0208 300 4003.
For working professionals, fitting in the time to focus on relaxation and wellness can be a real challenge. Busy schedules and long days often mean that goals for downtime or exercise are dropped because there simply isn’t the time to go to the gym or attend a yoga class. This is where a home swim spa has a lot to offer – whether your life needs more commitment to health, or you’re keen to find time to relax, there are some key benefits to having this facility at home.
Swimming is some of the best exercise there is, as it uses almost every part of your body – for a comprehensive workout it’s unbeatable. It’s also much easier to do whatever your current condition, as it’s low impact, and can support a dedicated training regime for athletes, from amateur to professional. A swim spa at home brings all the benefits of this excellent workout to your home so that you can schedule an exercise routine that works for you. Whether you’re starting a new exercise regime or looking to amp up current training, the convenience of a home swim spa means that you’re much more likely to reach your fitness goals.
Regular exercise will contribute a lot to your overall wellness but that’s not the only benefit that a swim spa has. Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries to improve health, from relieving joint pain, such as arthritis, to helping to reduce the impact of stress that might be causing insomnia or headaches. Research has also shown that spending time in warm water can help to reduce blood pressure and hydrotherapy can have a positive impact on body functions, aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. The swim spa’s jets are also incredibly relaxing and can minimise muscular pain, whether it’s chronic or the result of something like strenuous exercise or sitting for too long.
If your schedule is already incredibly busy then the idea of adding another job to a task list can be challenging. A swim spa brings all the above benefits without also requiring a lot of maintenance that takes up time and just gives you more to do. Swim spas are smaller and simpler to maintain than a full size swimming pool and tend to require fewer chemicals too. Plus, the smaller size means there is less cleaning to schedule.
Swim spas have the benefit of being the right size for many spaces so you don’t need to go through the upheaval of lots of building work or structural change to accommodate one. Compact size and a variety of different options when it comes to design and shape mean that a swim spa is one of the simplest options if you’re looking to add exercise and wellness to your life with minimum hassle.
We can help you to find the perfect swim spa to accommodate your busy life – contact us to find out more.
Hot tubs are an increasingly common asset in holiday properties. From luxurious hotels through to boutique retreats, they are a feature of a great trip for many holidaymakers. So much so that many people tend to come home and buy a hot tub for home use – or a hot tub for their own holiday home. If you feel that a hot tub could add fun, relaxation and wellness to your holiday home experience then here are some tips on how to pick the right tub.
Most hot tubs are not portable – they are installed in a specific location and require a specific, supportive surface on which to sit. So, if portability is an important consideration for you then there is only one type of hot tub to consider: Softubs. A Softub is lightweight and designed to be low hassle in terms of installation, making it the most portable hot tub on the market.
There are many different factors to take into account when it comes to the positioning of your hot tub. For example, you’ll need to make sure that you can connect any cables safely and that you have a power source for the hot tub. It will also be important to ensure that you can gain access to the working parts of the hot tub for repairs or maintenance. And then there’s positioning in terms of the location where you’re likely to get the most benefit from a hot tub. When it comes to holiday homes this is often outside. Softubs tend to have an advantage here too, as they can be placed almost anywhere. There are no restrictions on where you can place a Softub and no concrete base is required. So, from decking and balconies to lawns and roof terraces, your hot tub can go anywhere.
Especially in homes that are likely to be empty for large parts of the year, energy efficiency is going to be an important feature when it comes to picking the right hot tub. Softubs score highly with respect to energy efficiency and using heat recovery technology. A single unit contains all of pump, motor and heater, and filtered water is warmed by the heat generated from the motor to make the whole system more energy efficient.
The look of your hot tub will contribute as much to your experience of it in your holiday home as how it performs. So, choose a hot tub that will withstand the weather if it’s placed outside and which has a range of different colours options to choose from. Softubs, for example, have an outer layer made from Leathertex, which is incredibly robust and can withstand most types of weather conditions. You might also want to consider extras for your hot tub, such as a wood surround or a partial roof for shade during hotter days.
Softubs are an obvious choice for holiday homes – contact The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company’s expert team for more advice about what is right for your requirements today.
The swim spa is the evolution of the swimming pool and the spa pool, and provides a wealth of opportunities for hotels and health clubs looking to offer guests more. From a great facility for exercise and wellness through to somewhere that guests can relax and wind down, there are multiple good reasons why installing a swim spa in your hotel or health club is a sound decision.
Many guests now choose their health clubs or hotels on the basis of the amenities on offer, not just the rooms or the equipment. Being able to offer guests access to a swim spa is the ultimate luxury and will enhance every visit. The way the swim spa is used depends on your property but with a range of different features, it is a versatile amenity to have for your guests to enjoy.
Swim spas can be installed into rooms with almost any dimensions. So, they are an option even for those properties that are short on additional room. If you’re looking to give your guests more every time they visit you, but you don’t have the space to expand to make room for extra facilities, then a swim spa is the ideal choice for space smart luxury.
The swim spa has the advantage of being both a pool and a hot tub. It has powerful jets that can provide a satisfying massage and a relaxing warm water environment. The swim spa is also fitted with equipment to create a current against which anyone can swim, whether for relaxation or for exercise. Thanks to the resistance of the current, your guests will get a great work out on the spot. The effectiveness of a swim spa workout is widely acknowledged – from learners through to professional swimmers, swim spas are frequently a first choice as a way to exercise and train.
Swim spas are smaller than a pool and much easier to maintain. Guests will expect all your facilities to be spotlessly clean and working faultlessly – it’s much easier to achieve far higher standards when you have a swim spa. Replacement parts and repairs tend to be easier to source and fit, and the maintenance and cleaning obligations are much less onerous in order to achieve the same high quality results.
Swim spas can be placed anywhere on a property to ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool. If you’re making the investment of a swim spa for your hotel or health club – and you’re concerned about access to the swim spa in all weathers – then you have many more options in terms of location than you would do with a traditional pool design. For example, if you live somewhere that the winters are long and cold, installing the swim spa inside may make it more popular with your guests.
These are just a few of the reasons why a swim spa makes perfect sense for health clubs and hotels – call us to discuss your options today on 0208 300 4003.
Having a swim spa in your home is a great way to bring a wide range of exercise options to your back yard. As well as using a swim spa for swimming training and other activities, such as aqua aerobics, it’s also a better alternative to a traditional treadmill. Using a treadmill provides a way to get fitter, to burn calories and to tone and strengthen muscles. All of these advantages are available if you use your swim spa as a treadmill – with the added benefit of being much lower impact exercise.
When you use your swim spa as a treadmill you can choose the level of effort that you want to put into exercising. You might be looking for an intense workout to build muscle or something a little more relaxing that will help your body to stretch and tone. Either way, the jets in the swim spa can be adjusted so that you are always exercising in the way that is the most comfortable for you.
A regular treadmill can be an effective way to exercise but, in some situations, can also have negative impact on the body. For example, some people find it difficult to balance on a treadmill and so find themselves holding on to the supports while trying to exercise. You may also feel pain from the impact of running or walking on a treadmill. Using your swim spa as a treadmill enables you to avoid both of these negative effects. The natural buoyancy of the water makes it easy to balance – and you will build confidence because it doesn’t matter if you fall when you’re exercising, the water will catch you. Plus, working out in the water reduces the impact of gravity on your body, taking the strain off muscles and joints as you build muscles and burn calories.
A regular treadmill can create more aches and pains than it soothes – that’s simply not the case if you’re using your swim spa as a treadmill. The effect of the water provides a different kind of workout, one that leaves you feeling refreshed and energised, as opposed to exhausted and drained. You might feel soreness in your feet when using a regular treadmill or have stiffness and pain in muscles and joints as a result of the high impact. For most people, using the swim spa as a treadmill means that all of these negative effects are avoided.
We can help you find the perfect swim spa for your home. Contact The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company today on 0208 300 4003 to find out more.