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Exercising in water has a lot of benefits. It tends to be less hard on your body and the resistance of the water can actually make a workout more effective too. A swim spa provides the perfect setting in which to start exploring full body workouts that will really make a difference to your health and wellbeing – here are our top 5 full body workouts for your swim spa to try.

1. Jogging under water. You will actually burn more calories jogging against the resistance of the water than on a treadmill – plus doing this in your swim spa has a much lower impact on your joints. Try turning this into a HIIT session by varying the intensity of the jogging, from a faster pace to a slower walk. Turn on the high powered jet system and run against the flow of water to make your workout even more intense.
2. Underwater squats. We all know that squats are great for strengthening key areas like the core and glutes – as well as getting your heart rate up. The perfect underwater squat starts with feet shoulder width apart then bending as if you were about to sit in a chair. Have your hands either on your waist or held out parallel in front of you for the more advanced version. As you stand back up, drop your arms to your side and then repeat 10 or 15 times.
3. Lower ab crunches. Strengthening your core and abs is easy to do in a swim spa. This is a seated exercise – position yourself sitting facing the centre of the swim spa with your legs straight out in front and your palms on the floor of the swim space. When you feel stable, bring your knees into your chest and then extend your legs again to crunch and use the ab muscles. Inhale when you pull your knees into your chest and exhale when you push them out again. Repeating this exercise is what makes it effective – aim to build up to three sets of 20 repetitions.
4. Underwater leg raises. If you’re looking for a workout that brings together both cardio and strength then this exercise is ideal, as you’ll get toning as well as an elevated heart rate. It’s also really simple to do – stand in the swim spa and hold onto the side. Lift one of your legs behind you as high as you can and squeeze your glute at the top. Repeat 10 times on each side and aim for three sets.
5. Jumping. If your goal is to raise your heart rate then try adding some jumping into your workouts. Start in the deepest part of the swim spa and simply jump, tucking your knees up as far as they go each time you leave the ground. Use your arms to help keep you balanced.

If you’re looking to get the most out of your swim spa when it comes to exercise these workouts are a great place to start. As a family-operated business encompassing two generations, we have over 50 years of combined experience selling and servicing hot tubs, swim spas, pools, saunas, gazebos and steam rooms. We love what we do because we love the lifestyle that comes with owning a luxurious hot tub or swim spa. Get in contact with a member of the team today to explore our range of fantastic products.

Life is so fast paced today that it can be difficult to find the time to do the things that really make a difference to how we feel. Being fit and healthy, strong, mobile and able to move through life with physical ease can make a big difference to how we experience life on a daily basis. If you have a swim spa then you may have thought that swimming was the only way to use it – but it’s also a great resource for working out – here’s how.

• A cardio workout. Any swim spa will have both massage jets and water jets that create a current. If you’re looking for a cardio workout then you can use the water jets to provide the resistance to get a really thorough full body session. Opt for traditional swimming against the current or try a jog instead. This is a particularly good way to get your cardio if you find that you’re in need of a low impact option.
• Yoga and pilates. These types of exercise offer the opportunity to improve flexibility and mobility and also to build strength, not just in your core but all over your body. One of the simplest ways to work your core in a swim spa is to stand against the jets and resist the water pressure. The buoyancy of the water can also be a great way to get more from your yoga moves – and the warmth of the water enhances flexibility too.
• Resistance workouts. If you have a resistance band then you can use this very effectively in a swim spa to work out. Increase the intensity of your session by turning the swim jets on to create more instability and resistance for your body to work against. Even without a resistance band you’ll get a great resistance workout thanks to the way that the water makes everything, from lunges to leg lifts, slightly harder.
• Use the swim spa to optimise performance. Being in warm water and using the massage jets is something that many of us are familiar with when it comes to processing the after effects of a workout. There are lots of great benefits to doing this and it can actually enhance your workout performance next time round if you take the time to do this kind of conditioning work. The massage and hydrotherapy effect of a swim spa will stimulate blood flow to encourage muscle recovery and also help you to relax.
• Weight loss workouts. Low impact exercise can hold the key to effective weight loss and this is much easier to do in a swim spa thanks to the buoyancy of the water.
• Rehabilitation for the older generation. If you’re struggling with pain or mobility, working out in a swim spa can help you to continue physical activity when it may otherwise be difficult. Plus there are lots of swim spa features – such as a support bar – that make this easier.

Yes, you can actually work out in a swim spa – and for many people it might actually be the preferable choice. As a family-operated business encompassing two generations, we have over 50 years of combined experience selling and servicing hot tubs, swim spas, pools, saunas, gazebos and steam rooms. We love what we do because we love the lifestyle that comes with owning a luxurious hot tub or swim spa. Get in contact with a member of the team today to explore our range of fantastic products.

If your goal is to improve your fitness in 2023 then a hydropool swim spa is a great option to have. Not only will it give you access to hydrotherapy to help with recovery from training sessions and improving body condition but it’s also a great space to work out in. Did you know that there are a number of different ways to get fitter in a hydropool swim spa? Here are just a few of them.

• Swimming. This is the most obvious way to use your hydropool swim space for getting fitter – and so many people do because it’s so effective. It’s simple to change the speed and current in a swim spa to accommodate different levels of workout and improve the intensity as you get fitter. Swimming is incredibly exercise, as it works the entire body. It’s a great cardio option and an effective way to get fit. Plus, the water can take the pressure off joints and bones so that exercise doesn’t feel so high impact.
• Step-ups. Another very simple exercise, step-ups are really easy because you can just use the steps to the swim spa if you don’t have an aqua fitness step. The action of stepping up and down on the steps can be strengthening and a good cardio workout – the buoyancy of the water is supportive making this effective but not damaging for joints and muscles.
• Cycling. The best thing about using a swim spa for cycling is that you don’t actually need to get a bike into the water. Instead, simply hold on to the edge of the swim spa and mimic the cycling motion with your legs. The best way to do this is with your back up against one of the walls of the swim spa. You can keep yourself supported with your arms by spreading them out along the edge of the wall. As you cycle your legs move them up and down towards the surface and then back to the bottom. If you really enjoy this then there are specialist bikes for swim spas so that you can have the full cycling experience in the water.
• Jogging or running. The resistance of jogging or running in water is a really powerful way to build strength and get fit, fast. There are lots of different ways that you can do this in a swim spa. For example, you can choose to focus on jogging on the spot, bringing your knees as high up as possible. Or you can switch on the jets in the swim spa and run against the resistance of the current. Jogging or running in a swim spa is a very effective cardio workout that you can tweak depending on how hard you want to work.
• Lifting weights. All you need for this is a set of water weights so that you can work out in your swim spa. Use them for strengthening, as you would in the gym, or add them into a cardio workout for increased intensity.

There are lots of ways to get fit with a hydropool swim spa – these are just a few of them. As a family-operated business encompassing two generations, we have over 50 years of combined experience selling and servicing hot tubs, swim spas, pools, saunas, gazebos and steam rooms. We love what we do because we love the lifestyle that comes with owning a luxurious hot tub or swim spa. Get in contact with a member of the team today to explore our range of fantastic products.

Swim spas are the perfect option for those looking to use water resistance exercises as part of their workout routine, but don’t have the space for a full swimming pool or are time-poor and can’t get to the local public swimming pool.

One of the best things about having a swim spa in your back garden is that you can swim as far as you like every day without actually covering much ground – think of it like a treadmill, but for swimming! This makes them fantastic for exercise, improving your stroke and staying fit.

Swim spas work by using an internal current system that lets you swim on the spot. What’s more, swim spas can be effectively heated, making swimming outdoors throughout the year possible. To add to the workout benefits that swim spas deliver, you can also use them as a hot tub. The built-in hydro water jets provide a soothing massage that makes the perfect warm-down after a swim.

What Should You Consider When Installing An In-ground Swim Spa?

One of the first things you need to bear in mind when you decide on how you’re going to landscape your swim spa is that if you choose to install your swim spa in the ground & you decide to move house, it will require quite a bit of work to excavate it to take it with you. You’ll also need to consider the maintenance and service practicalities of an inground swim spa.

It’s vital to ensure that the swim spa is installed on a solid level platform that can handle both its weight when filled with water and people. This will require a floor loading of significantly more than 500kg per square meter. Additionally, concrete retaining walls must be built and waterproofed appropriately so that groundwater doesn’t enter the internal components.

A drainage channel with float-switch-driven pumps is also necessary with their own RCD supplies to protect the home’s electrical system from being tripped if an issue arises. Another important factor to think about is the electrical connection location. In order to protect it from potential flooding, it must be placed as high above the recess floor as possible. Another consideration is ventilation, as the pump motors must be kept cold.

Partially In-ground Swim Spas vs Fully In-ground Swim Spas

You can partially bury your swim spa by building a deck all the way around it. If you don’t want to deal with the expense of a full excavation, or if it’s simply not possible to build the swim spa totally inground owing to geographical considerations, a raised deck is a fantastic compromise.

While excavation for a fully in-ground swim spa can be expensive, the benefits are generally worthwhile. Once installed, the in-ground swim spa can be tastefully incorporated into your garden design. This could, for instance, be a rockery, a lawn, or natural stone. If it’s raining while you’re swimming, you might want to set up a canopy or some privacy screening.

As a family-operated business encompassing two generations, we have over 50 years of combined experience selling and servicing hot tubs, swim spas, pools, saunas, gazebos and steam rooms. We love what we do because we love the lifestyle that comes with owning a luxurious hot tub or swim spa. Get in contact with a member of the team today to explore our range of fantastic products.

Swimming is an exercise everyone can enjoy, no matter what your fitness level may be. It not only helps with your physical health but your mental health too. Therefore, using a swim spa in the summer months can be incredibly beneficial; It is proven that becoming more active energises your mood, relieves stress, helps ease pain, as well as improve your overall well-being.

Low impact form of exercise

Swimming in a swim spa is an excellent way to exercise your whole body and cardiovascular system, burning just as many calories as running, except without the stress on your bones and joints. Due to its low impact nature, swimming is a great solution for people with arthritis, injuries or disabilities, as the water gently supports your muscles. Regular swimming also aids in building muscle and developing endurance, diminishing the risk of any injuries from exercise in the future.

Builds cardiovascular strength

Cardiovascular exercise not only involves the heart, but also the lungs and circulatory system. By strengthening the heart, it becomes stronger, allowing it to become more efficient in pumping blood, leading to better blood flow throughout your body. Keeping your heart healthy is essential, which swimming in a swim spa can help with.

Great for your mental health

Life is stressful for many. But, by taking the time to exercise in your swim spa regularly, it can help to improve your mental health. Recent studies have shown that swimming is a powerful way to relieve stress quickly, proving to release endorphins, which improves your overall mood and happiness. Swimming in a swim spa regularly lowers stress levels, reduces anxiety and depression and also improves your sleep pattern.

Full body workout

Swimming permits the use of almost every major muscle group: requiring your arms, legs, core and focusing on balancing, being one of the most effective ways to burn calories. For example, running mostly builds muscles in your legs, in comparison to swimming, which utilises more muscle groups when moving through the water. Swimming uses many more major muscle groups than other cardio exercises, so, whether you choose a gentle breaststroke or a more intense stroke, you can get a full-body workout.

As a family operated business encompassing two generations, we have over 50 years combined experience selling and servicing hot tubs, swim spas, pools, saunas, gazebos and steam rooms. We love what we do because we love the lifestyle that comes with owning a luxurious hot tub or swim spa. Get in contact with a member of the team today to explore our range of fantastic products.

Although it may seem absurd to swim in place while remaining stationary, we have done it for years on a treadmill, so why not apply the same principle but in water? Say goodbye to travelling down to the local leisure centre. Imagine how convenient it would be to be able to swim at any time of day or night in the privacy, comfort, and safety of your own home.

How do swim spas actually work?

Swim spas are integrated with a current system that enables continuous, on-the-spot swimming. The current is produced by jets that steadily pump water towards the swimming. These units tend to be self-contained, however it is possible to install a swim spa on the side of a swimming pool. Swim spas work comparably to hot tubs as water travels through filtration and suction inlets before returning through the swim jet system. One key difference, however, is that the flow rate of water is higher in a swim spa due to the more advanced swim jet technology.

How well can you swim in a swim spa?

Many people compare swimming in a swim spa to open water swimming. The Hydropool Executive Trainer Swim Spas come with a patented V-Twin jet system, self-clean function & turbulence-free ergonomically designed shell, allowing for an unobstructed swim.

There are numerous varieties of swim spas available. It is crucial to select the appropriate kind for your demands in terms of wellness, family, and exercise. For example, the Hydropool AquaSport comes equipped with Self-Clean mode, HydroClean floor vacuum, programable filtration cycles, underwater LED lighting for safety (also providing a wonderful light show), an Aquacord Swim Tether for exercise assistance and 15 therapy jets all within the one Swim Spa. This swim spa provides you more room for swimming, exercising, playing or even rehabilitation and delivers the most fun! Enjoy indoor or back garden living at its finest with a great sized pool and spa.

You can control how fast you swim with a touch of a button, and an adjustable current speed. This is beneficial, as some days you will be feeling more energetic than others, and it ensures the whole family can enjoy the swim spa. For those wanting to train in a swim spa, or swim at higher speeds, we would recommend the Trainer models. These have a digital in water control screen, which allows you to track time, distance travelled, calories burnt, etc.

As a family operated business encompassing two generations, we have over 50 years combined experience selling and servicing hot tubs, swim spas, pools, saunas, gazebos and steam rooms. We love what we do because we love the lifestyle that comes with owning a luxurious hot tub or swim spa. Get in contact with a member of the team today to explore our range of fantastic products.

As the weather gets warmer – with the odd UK heat wave thrown in for good measure – many more of us start to head towards the water to cool off. While the local pool, rivers and the sea can be a great place to stay comfortable when it gets hot there are also lots of health benefits to swimming too. In fact, deciding to start swimming this summer could be one of the best ways to make the most of the weather and the positive potential for your health too.

A supported, strengthening exercise

The buoyancy of the water means that swimming is an exercise that you can do even if you suffer with back or neck pain or issues with joints. When you’re swimming, the support of the water means that there is no strain on the connective tissue in your body, which means that it’s a sport you can do even if you suffer with back pain etc. Plus, regular swimming can actually help to alleviate some of these symptoms and will strengthen your body so that you feel better out of the water too.

A great way to get fit

If you’re regularly swimming throughout the summer then you’re going to burn calories and improve your fitness too. Swimming doesn’t have the same negative effect on the body as many high impact activities, such as running, but can be a very effective way to help lose weight and improve overall fitness. It’s also fun, especially if you’re swimming with friends, which can make it a much easier commitment to stick to.

Give your muscles the attention they deserve

Swimming is a repetitive motion and will build muscle over time – which is why you see many professional and regular swimmers with very defined muscles all over. The water also offers resistance when you’re swimming and this can help to build up your muscles more quickly. If you start swimming on a regular basis over the summer this year then you’re going to develop positive muscle stamina and this kind of activity can also help with healing any problems with your muscles that already exist.

Helping to relieve stress

We are all under pressure but while some stress can be healthy, excessive stress never is. That’s why it’s so important to find ways to help lower your stress levels. Swimming, like many other types of exercise, will help to bring stress levels down and deliver an overall boost to your immune system as a result. If you’re swimming on a regular basis then you’re going to feel much better, physically and emotionally. Plus, many people who swim in a river or the sea say that they find natural water like this – and regularly being outside in a pool or natural water – has an instantly calming effect. Plus, it’s fun and fun, laughter and joy can be great antidotes to stressful situations.

If you’re looking for an effective way to get fit and stay cool this summer then swimming is the ideal activity to invest your time in.

As a family operated business encompassing two generations, we have over 50 years combined experience selling and servicing hot tubs, swim spas, pools, saunas, gazebos and steam rooms. We love what we do because we love the lifestyle that comes with owning a luxurious hot tub or swim spa. Get in contact with a member of the team today to explore our range of fantastic products.