Pool installation: Before and After

March 8, 2017 / by Deb Cox If you are considering buying a swim spa, you may be wondering: Is a swim spa easy to install? The answer: Yes!  Once the space is prepared, a swim spa pool can be installed in a few days. It all depends on what you want for the finished look. Here are some tips and …

Benefits and Options for a Pool Cover

March 7, 2017 / by Deb Cox A pool cover is a great way to help with temperature retention, keep your pool clean, and protect it from the elements.  Here are some great choices to help keep your pool looking like new. Benefits of a pool cover include: Water conservation Energy conservation Less chemical consumption Temperature retention Less cleaning time …

Kickboard exercises: Ramp up your pool workouts

February 23, 2017 / by Deb Cox Pool workouts are great for staying fit and healthy.  Adding kickboard exercises ramp up this gentle yet effective workout tool. In this instructional exercise video from SwimEx, see how to use a kickboard to engage the abdominals. The push-and-pull style exercise also encourages proper posture and stabilization. Core exercises are an important part of …

Home Pools: Stunning yet practical home additions

February 16, 2017 / by Deb Cox When these Madison, Wisconsin homeowners researched home pools for aquatic therapy, they chose a home swim spa for ultimate functionality. This stunning pool room is the result of their resarch and planning. One of the key features of the pool room are the skylights above the pool. They were used to capture as …

Core strength: Top exercises for quick results

January 31, 2017 / by Deb Cox Aquatic exercise is an ideal low-impact activity to improve core strength. While exercising, the natural properties of water take pressure off your joints and muscles for less pain and better results. If you are just beginning with aquatic exercise, get started with water walking. Simply walk across the pool and swing your arms …

15 Beautiful Home Swim Spas to Put on Your wish list

December 15, 2016 / by Deb Cox If a home swim spa is on your wish list, then it’s time to get inspired by these sleek home swim spas, spa rooms, and beautiful patios. We rounded up 15 stunning home swim spa rooms and outdoor spaces. From the luxurious to the cozy, there’s something to fit any taste. 1. PATIO …

Stunning Swim Spa Installations Across the Nation

December 8, 2016 / by Deb Cox Luxury home spas with their own swimming pools are becoming more popular for a variety of reasons. Swim spa installations can increase the value of your home, provide a relaxing and fun environment, and act as your own personal home fitness center. From the snowy coast of Maine to the California sunshine, homeowners play …

Ultimate Swim Spa: Meet the 1000S

November 10, 2016 / by Deb Cox Do you dream about having an indoor pool installed in your own home? Have those dreams included a high-tech, gorgeous home swim spa for rehabilitation, exercise, relaxation, and fun with family and friends? Well, start dreaming the ultimate swim spa. The ultimate swim spa of your dreams is the SwimEx 1000S. The largest …