Tuesday 25 November 2008

An Explanation of a Swim Spa

A lot of people ask what is the difference between a swim spa and a swimming pool? Well one of the more apparent differences is the size of each of the two, although you can now get relatively big swimming spas, they will not quite meet up to the size of a full blown swimming pool.

Besides the above there are a few other major differences that can be seen between the two, which we will now take a more in-depth look at, and also approach the benefits that a swim spa can bring.

A swim spa can be used as to practice regular water exercises, and it is accompanied by the satisfying warm water. Although the swim spa can be used as a fitness platform, there are also a number of other benefits, such as the efficiency and portability that you can get over a full blown swimming pool.

We will first take a look at the benefits the swim spa can bring, on the fitness and relaxation side of things. Most swim spas can be properly adjusted to cater for every style of swimming technique. An effective swim spa should also have sufficient depth, so that techniques such as aqua jogging can be performed. The relaxation of a swim spa in unbelievable, you get the benefits of a hot tub and a fitness pool all in one.

Another great characteristic that comes with owning a swim spa is that its maintenance is so much easier then it would be with owning a swimming pool. Keeping the water healthy and clean is a must, but with modern day technologies, it is easier than ever. With a fully equipped filtration system and ozone generator, your swim spa should always be working at 100% of its capacity.

One of the greater benefits that comes with a swim spa is in the form of efficiency and portability. Swim spas are very energy efficient and could cost you near to nothing to run. You can easily assemble a swim spa together and use it as a portable swimming pool, wherever you go.

If you are thinking of buying a swim spa in the near future, you should always get the features that suit you the best. I do feel that a swim spa is a great alternative to buying a swimming pool, and the best thing is that it's at a fraction of the cost.


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