4 Reasons A Swim Spa is Fun for the Whole Family

Far from being a one-trick pony, a swim spa is more like an entire rodeo. It can be the perfect place to host events, get exercise, and relieve tension. From kids to adults and from solo gatherings to groups, everybody can benefit from a swim spa in different ways. The benefits are numerous and range from getting fit to having fun. Here are four reasons why a swim spa is fun and useful for the whole family.

Swim Spas are Perfect for Younger Swimmers

A Wellis® swim spa features plenty of space for kids to splash around. The overall shallow depth means that those younger swimmers who might not be quite ready for the deep end of the pool can touch the bottom of the entire swim spa. This makes swim spas the perfect spot to get kids comfortable with being in the water. Even very young children can start out wading and treading water before moving on to swimming against the jet current as they learn how to swim. The Danube W-Flow features illuminated fountain jets, allowing the entire family to enjoy using the swim spa during the twilight hours, meaning you have ample light to swim with the kids even after a long workday.

Plus, there are plenty of children’s swim games to play in a swim spa. By using a boogie board, kids can practice surfing. There’s also Ping Pong Outbreak, in which players try to avoid ping pong balls as they move about the swim spa. Of course, you can still play all the traditional pool games like Marco Polo and Sharks and Minnows  in a swim spa, too. 

Swim Spas Help You Get Fit & Relieve Tension

There are many ways that a swim spa can help you and your family get the exercise you need to meet your fitness goals. With a Wellis® swim spa such as the Rio Grande W-Flow, you have plenty of space to exercise, as the Rio Grande is six and a half feet wide by nine feet long. You can also adjust the water flow to perfectly tailor your workouts, easing back while you get in shape. You can later crank it up when you’re ready for a more challenging routine. And you can even program your workout to alternate between a rugged and lax flow to get the benefits of circuit training. Whatever you choose, it certainly helps that you can exercise right in your backyard. No gym membership required!

Vary Your Workout

With the various levels of strength settings for the jets in a swim spa, you can create different kinds of resistance to allow you to exercise in your own way. You can also combine the jets with aquatic dance therapy. This type of therapy uses the natural resistance of the water in conjunction with movements to relieve tension. The jets in a swim spa make it the perfect place to try this type of exercise.

Tailor the Temperature

All Wellis® swim spas have variable adjustable temperature settings. This means they are ideal for both low-impact exercise on the cool setting and alleviating discomfort with a warmer water temperature. Reduced muscle tension enhances sleep quality and overall well-being by reducing stress. Want to just relax and not worry about exercising? Go ahead and set your swim spa at a higher temperature to help wind down at the end of a long day or get revved up in the morning. In addition, when the weather cools down, the inviting warmth of your swim spa may be just the motivation you need to keep up with your fitness routine.

Benefit the Kids

Younger children can also benefit from exercise and relaxation in a swim spa. Hydrotherapy for kids increases mobility, range of motion, coordination, and balance. Spending time in the water also helps kids gain respiration control and contributes to lung strengthening, according to Ferrell-Whited Physical Therapy Services. Swimming and floating also lead to other benefits for kids, including better motor control.

Swim Spa Usage Leads to Less Screen Time

Speaking of kids, a swim spa means less screen time for them (can’t use those phones in the water!) Being outside in the swim spa leads to all kinds of benefits. The scientific journal PLOS One advises that we channel children’s focus towards more outdoor time and less screen time. By getting outside and instead focusing on “green time,” kids have less stress, reduced anxiety, and numerous other benefits. Ferrell-Whited Physical Therapy Services says that aquatic therapy helps kids reach developmental milestones and improves social skills.

Reduced screen time is good for adults, too. As stated by the Mayo Clinic, less screen time can lead to more social connections, in addition to lower stress levels and less anxiety. Other benefits are better overall health, including better sleeping habits. Reid Health explains that less screen time also reduces eye strain and improves posture.

Swim Spas Take Up Less Space Than Pools

Perhaps one of the biggest advantages that a swim spa has is its size. With the wide variety of beautiful swim spas offered by Orange County Pools & Spas, you can have a personal swim oasis without taking up a large amount of space in the backyard. This leaves more room for additional backyard amenities such as a grill or Home Court. A swim spa typically takes up about one-third of the space of a pool.

How does size relate to family fun, you ask? Well, a swim spa such as the Rio Grande W-Flow is divided into two distinct sections. This allows kids to splash around in the larger section while the adults relax in the smaller section, or vice-versa.

As you can see, a swim spa is a perfect choice to provide fun, relaxation, and exercise for the whole family. Luckily for you, Orange County Pools & Spas is here for all your swim spa needs. To get started planning a swim spa for your own family and enjoying the benefits, call our New Windsor location at 845.565.5777 or our Mohegan Lake location at 914.528.9000.