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If you are an aging baby boomer like I am, you may be looking for a fun form
of water recreation where you can get some relief from aching muscles and
joints, be able to exercise or just relax, have a place for the grand kids
to play and better yet, all of this occurs in one place from the comfort
and convenience of your own home.
Many of the potential swimming pool buyers are looking into swim spas as
an alternative to installing a fiberglass swimming pool or above ground pool.
Many homeowners dont have the space in the backyard or the budget to
maintain a full size pool.
Now you can get the benefits of water therapy for the mature family members
as well fun for the family in one small package.
Swim spas have been around for a long time but they werent very popular
until recently. Now retailers are claiming a distinct increase in sales and
the benefits of owning a swim spa are highly touted by the public.
Recreational swimmers like them especially if they dont care about
using a full size pool. They will easily fit on a deck or small backyard,
but can also be installed indoors. If you really are limited in space in
the backyard consider a home remodel and include the swim spa in those plans.
Basements and garages are a popular place to install the spa but look for
models that come in pieces so they will easily fit through a 30 inch doorway.
You might be building a dream home so why not create a complete swim spa
room by including an infrared sauna, wet bar, fireplace, dining table, television
and more? This could be your new workout room or part of the family room
for entertaining. Many like to put them in a glassed wing of the home so
they can look up at the stars while relaxing or working out. If you live
on a lake in the North woods enjoying the water in the summer, install the
swim spa indoors so you can have aquatic benefits in the winter months. Those
long cold Wisconsin winters will be tolerable when you are working out or
relaxing in the nice warm water from your very own swim spa.
The swim spa was invented to give the capability of swimming in place and
typically uses a 4-horsepower jet system that moves water as fast as 400
mph, creating a strong resistance while swimming up stream. Most
models allow you to control the intensity of the workout and speed of the
water so you can get in a vigorous swim or just a slow walk. Another spa
might have a small propeller that drives a current naturally for the swimmer.
The most popular material is a gel-coated fiberglass, but you will also find
a vacuum-formed acrylic and vinyl liner as well. They are extremely low
maintenance and uncomplicated. They vary in size, but a usual spa will be
14 feet by 6 feet and vary from 3 6 feet deep. They come with thick
padded covers for child safety. Many models have seating around it just as
a hot tub would have.
A typical swim spa is easy to clean, doesnt require dehumidification
indoors that larger pools need and the circulation quickly keeps your water
quality at a high level. You use a lot less chemicals and less heat is required
making them very economical to use.
You can also add surround sound music and lighting just as in other hot tubs
for a complete experience. These pint size pools can give you the best of
many worlds. The exercise therapy and rehabilitation are well documented
for everything from sports injuries to the typical arthritic aches and pains.
You have hydrotherapy and relaxation from the spa jets, exercise and low
impact aerobics from water resistance, injury rehabilitation from the isometric
therapy and water fun for everyone. There are many aquatic pieces of exercise
equipment such as a treadmill or stationary bike that work great when added
to the spa as well.
Where else can you find all of these things in one compact product and all
at your convenience while staying at home? They range in price from about
$14,000 to $32,000 plus monthly maintenance, but with all of the benefits
they are well worth the investment for your home and your health.
Beverly Hlavka is a successful freelance writer offering guidance and suggestions
for consumers buying hot tubs, pool supplies, saunas, above ground pools
and more. Her many articles can be found at
http://www.sauna-4u.com
She gives information and tips on
http://www.sauna-4u.com/above_ground_pools.htm
to help you save money and make informed buying decisions.
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Pool Safety: Saving Lives Through Common Sense
By Ian Partridge
POOL SAFETY: SAVING LIVES THROUGH COMMON SENSE
FACTS:
* The third greatest risk to children in America is drowning
* Throughout the world an average of 30 people per hour drown in pools, at
beaches, and in other bodies of water. A large percentage of these victims
are children 5 years of age and younger.
* In the United States the second leading cause of unintentional death in
persons from 5 to 44 years old is drowning.
* For children under 14 years of age the primary cause of unintentional death
is drowning.
* Drownings and near drownings tend to happen when children are in familiar
surroundings being supervised by a parent. The drownings usually occurred
during a supervisory lapse.
* Almost 70% of all children who were accidentally submerged were not expected
to be near the pool at that time. 65% of these accidents happened in a pool
owned by the family.
* It takes as little as 2 inches of water and 2 seconds for a child to drown.
* Children less than 1-year old are more likely to drown in buckets and bathtubs
than older children are.
* In 90% of backyard drowning cases the parents eventually divorce.
* Drownings and near drownings occur in pools with perimeter fences and gate
alarms.
ALWAYS THINK OF SAFETY:
* Never leave a child unattended in a pool, tub, or spa.
* Police both the areas inside and outside your pool. To gain access children
may use chairs, boxes, ladders, and other objects left outside the pool.
* Wadding pools, buckets, and drains should be emptied of water when not
in use and must be closely supervised when in use.
* If your pool is easily accessed through your home lock doggie doors.
* Never prop open a gate and leave it unattended.
* Install a passive infrared alarm system that will protect the entire pool
area. Simply putting an alarm on the gate or door is not enough. Such alarm
systems can be neutralized and once this occurs there is nothing between
your child and the water.
* Remember young children are usually naturally curious about the water but
often lack an understanding of the dangers involved.
* Stress water safety.
* All members of your family should learn how to swim.
Pool safety is not an accident. Sound planning, careful supervision, and
an alarm system that cannot be compromised are important elements that will
help ensure the well being of your children and their friends. These efforts
will not go unrewarded.
Ian Partridge first got interested in swimming pool safety when he was approached
to sell a pool alarm. What resulted was a site called
http://www.safetyalarms.com
which is a growing resource for pool safety.
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