Training for Power in Your Swim Spa – When you mention power training to the average person they primarily think about athletes performing insane movements such as jumping onto very high boxes. But Power is simply defined as the ability to move or travel with great speed or force. So power training for an athlete looks much different from…

Using Your Swim Spa to Improve Muscle Strength – Did you know that people can lose up to 30% of their muscle strength between the ages of 50 and 70? Research suggests that from the ages of 30 to 80 years, your back, leg, and arm strength can decrease up to 30 to 40%. Generally, people lose about 1 percent of their lean muscle mass per year after…

Let Dad Have A Good Soak On Fathers Day In A Swim Spa Or Hot Tub – On each Father’s Day, why not let dad de-stress by letting him get into some warm water. As men, stress is one of those things we feel we can deal with and it will eventually fade or go away. After all, we have been taught as men to be strong, not talk about our feelings and just deal with stressful situations. However, too much stress is not good and can be very harmful to…

Swimming Pool Water Chemistry – Technical Details. Because a swimming pool system begins as a hole in the ground, without any water movement, it is an artificial structure. Consequently, it lacks the three purifiers that protect water quality in natural bodies of water:

The Basics of Swimming Pool Filters. Swimming pools and spa are subject to constant contamination from foreign matter brought in by swimmers, wind and articles used in and around the pool. Filtration is the mechanical process of removing this insoluble matter from swimming pool and spa water. Water clarity is important for appearance, hygiene and safety. Filters are universal in pool systems, linked to the circulation system along with the motors and pumps.

Swimming Pool And Swim Spa Buyers Guide – Shopping For A New Swimming Pool Or A Swim Spa? Do you need a Swimming regimen for exercise or just plain fun? Then read on to learn everything you’ll need to know about buying and owning a Swimming Pool or a Swimming Spa! Here you will find listings of all of today’s most popular pools, swim spas and pool product brands, as well as a number of links to find local builders and the manufacturer’s web sites. We suggest that you research a few different brands in a few different…

Using Your Swim Spa as a Cross Trainer Machine – Cross training in your swim spa not only allows you to train harder but smarter. The unique aquatic environment effects almost every system of your body positively. Here are a few examples – The buoyancy of the water reduces impact and limits the wear and tear on your joints. This helps to decrease the risk of overuse injuries as well as muscle…

Seniors Can Improve Their Balance Using A Swim Spa – After age 50, you will lose muscle strength at a rate of 12%-14% per decade if you are not physically active. Flexibility exercises tends to be the most overlooked and neglected activity among seniors. So seniors, you are getting both tighter and weaker at a much faster…

E-Z Pool Water Chemistry. Pool Filter should run at least 8 to 10 hours per day (24 hours per day is best). Set your pool timer or remember to run the pool manually if you don’t have a timer. If you are not running your pool 24 hours per day, it is best to have it running during the daylight hours (instead of night).

Considering today’s high fuel costs, does it make sense for me to heat my pool?

The answer is yes – if you want to enjoy comfortable swimming at your own convenience. One of the reasons for owning a pool is being able to swim when you want to. As for cost, that’s up to you. You really can control fuel consumption and waste simply by taking advantage of the suggestions made on this page.