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Are Home Swim Spas Worth the Investment?

Swim spas are an innovative alternative for a swimming pool

By Stephani ValadezPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Swim Spa installed at Bristol Wales

Popularity of Swim Spas:

The popularity of home swim spas has been escalating quickly over the past decade and feels like a dream come true for its owners. Swim spas are an innovative alternative for a swimming pool that combines the benefits of water exercise and hot tub therapy. Since it is a heavy investment, not just in financial terms but also in space, many contemplate if it's worth buying or not. However, it is a completely worthy investment and experience for most swim spa owners, and there are plenty of reasons why.

Home swim spas undoubtedly offer a great deal of convenience to their owners who enjoy swimming, exercise, and relaxing whenever they have the time and energy. It rids the individual of the hassle of schedules, lazy spa offers, and membership of the public pools. More importantly, Public pools have long been notorious for their un-hygienic measures and being home to a diversity of disease-causing microorganisms. Swim spas relieve a person of such worries, and the chances of acquiring diseases this way are enormously reduced. This at-home convenience is very attractive to the buyers.

Swim spas fascinatingly offer fitness along with fun. It's perfect for working out irrespective of age and fitness level. Exercising in water is proven to be very effective with a wide range of benefits. It improves cardiovascular health, strengthens the lower body, and burns body fat, which is beneficial for those who want to lose weight. Swimmers and athletes of all levels can take advantage of the continuous water stream. Some swim spas also have adjustable paces of the water flow.

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Swim spas are also famously known for their therapeutic purposes and provide massage and therapeutic retreat accessible daily. They offer hydrotherapy which fastens healing following a physical injury by improving the blood circulation, owing to the combination of temperature, buoyancy, and massage. This also induces the production of natural endorphins, which positively impact the individual's health. Hydrotherapy is also associated with improved sleep, soothes aches and pains, particularly of the joints, and helps increase joint mobility and flexibility. However, consultation with one's physician is a must.

One major misconception regarding swim spas is that they are only for the filthy rich people. Their average cost is a lot less than an inground swimming pool. When swim spas were freshly introduced, they weren't a good bargain compared with the low prices of hot tubs on sale and almost the same cost of traditional pools. People saved money with the cheapest hot tub deals. But with advancing times, newer manufacturing methods, modern equipment and technology, and innovative jet pumps have made the cost of swim spas come down to the level of high quality portable and inflatable hot tubs.

Another important point is that People having small backyards or those who want to keep space for other activities can also benefit as it takes up less space than a traditional swimming pool. Having a swim spa is aesthetically and comfort-wise way better than buying a small hot tub.

Wrapping Up

Buying a swim spa is quite frankly a big decision, and thus it's important to make the right decision by investing in a quality product based on needs and budget. One should narrow down his/her wants so he/she can get the spa they deserve instead of searching for the cheapest hot tubs online. Getting the right swim spa will feel like having the best of both worlds. You can get the background swimming pool you have always longed for, coupled with the relaxation of a hot tub. Then, of course, having one will be worth it.

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Stephani Valadez

UK Spa Consultant

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