S W I M S PA S
SWIM SPA V TRADITIONAL SWIMMING POOL • Swim spas are often cheaper and take up much less space than a traditional swimming pool which is why they have grown in popularity • The running costs and maintenance are cheaper and more straightforward • They are often called ‘exercise spas’ as they combine the physical exercise of swimming with the opportunity to relax in a hot tub environment • Some models provide attachments allowing users to walk, jog or run against the current for a cardiovascular workout • You can take a swim spa with you if you move home
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BHT 1000 Pro Plus from British Hot Tubs: Available in two standard and four premium shell colours, this £17,795 model offers four powerful swim jets which provide a stronger swim for those more experienced swimmers and it comes complete with aquatic exercise equipment too. All jets have individual controls to adjust the counter-current flow to be tailor made to individual requirements. As well as this, there are two stand up zones offering a full body massage for optimum hydrotherapy. The tiered steps and seating is a standard feature and has a range of massage jets for an invigorating sports massage after a work out. • Tel: 0800 032 9859 • www.britishhottubs.co.uk
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them the ideal therapeutic tool for tired bodies. The depth is adjustable and the flow of the water jets can also be fine tuned to deliver just the right amount of force and direction. To make exercise even easier, manufacturers are offering a vast selection of underwater exercise equipment, such as resistance bands, which make it possible to target muscle groups that standard swim strokes don’t. Some are even selling a new breed of swim spa – the exercise spa – that’s more compact and more affordable than the
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Dynamic from Passion Spas: This awardwinning £18,300 Dual Zone swim spa from Passion Spas is an excellent blending of two worlds. On one side you have all the comfort and therapy benefits of the hot tub, on the other side the swim function is equipped with the River Swim System™. This unique system consists of 5 large swim jets which create a steady flow of water over the entire width of the swim spa. The water stream is effectively positioned below the water surface, enabling users to swim with their head comfortably above the water. With the separate swim and spa sections, temperatures can be varied in the two units. • Tel: +31 57 745 6040 • www.passionspas.com
standard model. They have also been found to be effective for those recuperating from any sports injuries. The potential health benefits of a swim spa are especially appealing, particularly to consumers who are generally unable to exercise, due either to age or injury. Swim spas also act as smaller swimming pools in the sense that you can play around in them, or with some of the split-models, you actually have a hot tub spa in one end of it and a swimming area in the other.
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TidalFit Core Swim 14 from Artesian Spas: The latest model to complement Artesian’s state-of-the-art TidalFit line, this new, £19,495 model is perfect for avid swimmers or families seeking to maximise their swimming space. All the TidalFit models have been designed specifically with their own individual and unique system to ensure that they suit various swimming capabilities and match specific aquatic exercise demands. The Core Swim 14 features a unique Quad Swim Jet System as standard to provide a powerful and adjustable swim current. For those who prefer a fully customisable swim workout, there is also the option to upgrade to the new Variable Flow Swift Water Trainer. • Tel: 01302 730295 • www.tidalfit.co.uk
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