A home is not complete without a swimming pool, specially if you’re swimming to stay fit. Unfortunately, not every house in Vancouver has ample space to accommodate traditional pools which, on average, measure 18 by 36 feet. Hot tubs can be a great addition to your home and can positively affect your well-being, but a pool can be more effective if you enjoy swimming laps as part of your exercise routine. Swim spas are the latest trend in hot tubs and pools that many will find useful. These are a combination pool/spa hybrid that is smaller but offers the full benefits of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.
Health Benefits
Swim spas work by making use of water jets to create currents. These currents provide resistance for the swimmer. You can adjust the jets to create greater resistance as you swim, in effect, providing you with a much harder workout. The hot and cold streams jets are also effective in relaxing muscles and relieving pain from conditions like arthritis as well as joint, nerve, and muscle problems. Hydrotherapy through the use of swim spas has also been found to help with other problems like sleep disorders, headaches, and depression.
Compact
Swim spas are relatively smaller than traditional pools, with its average size of 8 by 16 feet. It can easily fit in smaller backyards or large indoor areas, and can come in a variety of shapes. Its compact size also makes it easier to install.
Convenient
By having a swim spa at home, you’ll find it easier to do both a vigorous, high-resistance workout and a low-impact workout. Typically, after you exercise, you’ll want to relax in spas or hot tubs to soothe your muscles and promote faster healing. With a swim spa, you don’t need to move from one place to another, as both the exercise and the hydrotherapy session happen in the swim spa.
For families with small children, this type of combination pool/spa hybrid is also an ideal addition to the home. Premium swim spas installed by trusted companies like Universal Spas are only 4 to 4.5 feet deep, so it’s safe for children to use as they would a regular swimming pool.
Easy to Maintain
One of the most notable advantages of installing a swim spa in your Vancouver home is its easy maintenance. Because it is smaller than the average swimming pool, it is has less surface, making it easier to keep clean and requiring fewer chemicals.