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Let’s say that you’ve recently purchased a swim spa and that you’ve finally got it installed good and proper in you backyard. Perhaps you bought it because you wanted to get in shape or stay in shape and found it was a more economical purchase than a full-sized pool – especially since you can use a swim spa all throughout winter. Perhaps you bought it because you heard about the benefits of hydrotherapy, and how simple exercises in warm water can relieve back pain and keep arthritis at bay.

Whether your a professional swimmer or just someone who enjoys a few laps in the pool, choosing the right pool for your needs is important. Lap pools are specially designed for swimming laps and can be built right in your own backyard. However, are they really the best choice for your water fitness needs? Swim spas are growing in popularity and replacing pools of all kinds. But can the swim spa really satisfy your fitness needs better than your average lap pool?

As you get older, you may find it harder to get around and enjoy the activities you used to. This can be especially true for those with arthritis. Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints and can get worse with age. This condition can be frustrating and keep you from enjoying life. Your not alone, millions of Americans are affected by arthritis. Though this condition is medically manageable, there is no cure. However, with aqua therapy you can manage and ease some of the pain. Here are just a few of the ways aqua therapy can benefit you.

Humans have a natural affinity for water. Our ancestors tamed the ocean waves and dared hurricanes and typhoons to explore the distant corners of the globe. Harbors and marinas across the world are packed with sailboats and yachts which serve no use beyond providing their owners with the joy of floating across the open waves. Most amusement parks offer special areas with waterslides, swimming pools, and water-based rides, and a few parks provide nothing else.

Ahhh…its early morning and the sun is up. What a perfect morning to make use of your swim spa for a brisk bit of invigorating exercise. You remove the cover and …yuck. You spot a rodent doing the dead-mans-float in your spa. That cheap old spa cover got you again; it has never fit well or covered the whole length of the spa.

Swimming is not only excellent exercise, but it can be an enjoyable way to relax.  Summertime is swimming time and many people head out to a local swim-spot everyday to take a dip.  But, what’s lurking in that pool or lake?  You might not want to know.