Everyone loves options, and why choose one thing over the other when you can have it all? That is the idea behind swim spas, which combine the relaxation and hydrotherapy of a hot tub with the fitness and play elements of a swimming pool. If you have wondered about hot tubs that can be used as a pool, a swim spa might be just the right choice for you.
This article will explain what exactly a swim spa is, as well as features to look for when shopping for one. As you read on, you will also gain tips to help you select the best swim spa that will suit your needs.
What is a swim spa?
Just as its name suggests, a swim spa is a spa, otherwise known as a hot tub, that you can swim in. Swim spas allow ample space for turn-free swimming, and they feature powerful jets that aid in performance swimming and training. One end of the swim spa is dedicated to fitness and fun, while the other end is a high-performance hot tub that provides hydrotherapy.
Can you swim in a hot tub?
A swim spa is the answer, and the solution, to this question because it provides space in which to swim as well as a dedicated area in which you can indulge in the best hot tub hydrotherapy. Jacuzzi® Swim Spas, for example, are designed with a dedicated area where you can engage ins challenging, and customizable, aquatic workouts as well as a dedicated area where you can indulge in soothing and relaxing hydrotherapy.
The swimming area of Jacuzzi® Swim Spas also allows ample space to enjoy water fun and activity when not performing your fitness routine. If you are looking for an option that allows opportunity for challenging fitness as well as play and relaxation, Jacuzzi® Swim Spas are ideal for all of these. The versatility of Jacuzzi® Swim Spas allows to you enjoy the very best swimming, exercise, playing, and relaxation—right in your very own backyard.
When you are ready to engage in a swim for fitness, you can set your swim speed or choose from preprogrammed workouts using the Jacuzzi® Swim Spa Swim Selector Control. When you are ready to unwind, you can control your ideal hydrotherapy session within reach of each of your Jacuzzi® Swim Spa’s therapy seats.
Depending on your needs and your wish list, there is a Jacuzzi® Swim Spa that is just right for you. There are three distinct collections in the Jacuzzi® Swim Spa family to choose from:
If you’re a fitness enthusiast, the models in this collection are designed for you. These spacious swim spas offer a consistent current and a buoyancy jet to stabilize your swim. You can easily control your swim jets and customize your hydromassage and indulge in the relaxing and rejuvenating benefits of exclusive Infrared and Red Light therapy.
A perfect sanctuary where you can focus on your family’s well-being while spending quality time together, the models in this collection offer plenty of seating as well as optimal space for fun activities and personal fitness sessions. Relax into your hydrotherapy seats and lull into peaceful bliss to the sounds of water cascading down your illuminated waterfall.
The Jacuzzi brand’s most elite collection, these models feature a powerful and fully adjustable swim current that is tailored to your speed, as well as a stabilizing buoyancy jet. Unwind in your exclusive hydrotherapy seats with Infrared and Red light therapy for indulgent relaxation.
What are the benefits of a swim spa?
The beauty of the swim spa hot tub combination is that you can reap the benefits of hydrotherapy as well as the benefits of fitness. Exercise, as you already know, is an important aspect of physical and mental wellness. Hydrotherapy offers a unique list of benefits as well. With a swim spa, you can enjoy all of these benefits in one amazing product.
What are the benefits of exercise?
A recent article on the Mayo Clinic website lists multiple benefits of exercise, including:
-Controlling weight
-Combatting health conditions and diseases (such as stroke, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, multiple types of cancer, arthritis, and falls)
-Improving mood
-Boosting energy
-Promoting better sleep
What are the benefits of swimming?
Beyond exercise in general, swimming and aquatic exercises in particular can also benefit your health. In a separate article, the Mayo Clinic explains: “Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off the bones, joints, and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can help strengthen the muscles.”
The article states that aquatic exercise specifically can have additional health benefits, such as improved heart health, reduced stress, and improved muscular endurance and strength. Furthermore, “Aquatic exercise also can improve joint use and lessen pain if you have osteoarthritis.”
The Cleveland Clinic supports the positive effects of aquatic exercise as a form of physical therapy. An article on the benefits of aquatic rehabilitation states, “Aquatic therapy differs from land therapy because of the specific properties of water. These unique properties decrease joint compression forces, may reduce inflammation, and provide feedback from improving posture.”
The article also notes that water resistance during therapy creates “a safe environment for addressing balance, strength, and postural deficits.”
The Cleveland Clinic recommends aquatic therapy for those who have a musculoskeletal and neurological condition such as:
-Orthopedic disorders
-Postsurgical cases
-Sports rehabilitation
-Arthritis
-Impaired balance disorders
-Back pain
-Chronic pain
What are the benefits of swimming for athletes?
Water workouts aren’t simply for those in search of a gentle fitness routine or for recovery. Swimming can benefit and support athletes as well. An article on the USA Swimming website says that swimmers are some of the fittest athletes around due to the total body workout that aquatic fitness provides. Swimming works your arms, lats, core, quads, ankles, and calves.
The article also touts other benefits of swimming for athletes and all swimmers. “Swimming can help you develop the endurance to do a long workout and also develop the speed for sprinting. When you swim at low to moderate intensities, you are building up your aerobic capacity, or the ability to swim for long durations. When you train at moderate to high intensities, you are building up your anaerobic capacity, the ability to blast a 100m sprint in a meet.”
Swimming USA also states that swimming can promote cardiovascular health and increase your mental toughness. Talk about a total workout for the body—and the mind.
What are the benefits of hydrotherapy?
After an intense water workout consisting of turn-free lap swimming with a customizable flow of intensity in the swim section of your swim spa, a hydrotherapy session will be well-deserved. There are some wonderful proven health benefits of hydrotherapy that you can enjoy in your own swim spa.
An article on The Cleveland Clinic website states: “Healthcare providers have used water to treat injuries and diseases as far back as the beginning of recorded history. In the last 20 years, medical experts have started studied [sic] hydrotherapy as an evidence-based treatment for some conditions and symptoms. Studies have found that hydrotherapy can be a great option to alleviate symptoms like muscle pain and joint stiffness.”
According to the article, hydrotherapy can be used to help you feel better if you have symptoms such as:
-Pain
-Stiffness
-Bruising
-Swelling
-Muscle pain
-Menstrual pain
Hydrotherapy can also “provide symptomatic relief to people with the following conditions:”
-Osteoarthritis
-Fibromyalgia
-Parkinson’s Disease
-Neuropathy
-Ankylosing Spondylitis
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Cerebral Palsy
The article also notes: “Hydrotherapy can also be a good supplement to physical therapy as you recover from an injury or surgery. Moving in water provides a low-resistance way to exercise safely. You’ve probably heard of water aerobics or swimming as a great option for people who experience pain from other types of workouts.”
Beyond the studies, Jacuzzi® Swim Spa owners report some additional benefits such as bonding and reconnecting with family members and loved ones and having a place in their home that gives them peace of mind and offers comfort and relaxation. Jacuzzi® Swim Spa owners also experience stress relief, pain relief and recovery through the use of their swim spas. While they love the aspects of exercise and entertainment, they also enjoy the luxury and status of being Jacuzzi® Swim Spa owners. Furthermore, owners enjoy recovering from emotional and physical stress and tension through the use of their Jacuzzi® Swim Spas.
When you are looking for a hot tub you can swim laps in, Jacuzzi® Swim Spas have everything you will need, and more, to add fun and fitness to your relaxation haven. As you continue your journey to becoming a swim spa owner, make a trip to a Jacuzzi® Swim Spa dealer near you. While browsing the showroom, you can peruse various models and speak with a knowledgeable swim spa dealer about the various benefits of each one. You may also be able to schedule a wet test, which is vital to ensuring you like the “fit” of the therapy seats in the hot tub area as well as the flow and balance of the current in the swim area of your new backyard swim spa.
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Medical disclaimer: This information is not intended to prescribe a particular diagnosis or course of action. We are not medical professionals. Please contact your GP or other medical professional for advice if you have any concerns about your current health or well-being.