Staying healthy requires staying active and exercising every day is a great way to accomplish this. There are many forms of exercise, including working out at home or in a gym. Exercising in a swim spa is also a wonderful form of activity that builds muscle, increases strength and flexibility, and adds an interesting aquatic touch to the normal gym workout.

So, in what way is exercising in a swim spa more beneficial than in a gym?

Working your muscles in water combines the benefit of equal pressure applied to your body and the support that being in water supplies. The natural resistance that moving in water creates is the same force that gives your body a safe environment in which to push yourself to become stronger.

When you do a bicep curl with a 10-pound dumbbell in a gym, it is simply you and the dumbbell creating the resistance that challenges your strength. When you do the same curl submerged, you also are working against the water. The water around you gives you support as well as resistance.

So, What are Some Exercises for Beginners?

You want to have well-rounded workouts, so including a variety of exercises is important, especially when beginning to build a routine. Start with walking in water and be sure to get your arms moving along with your legs. This is a good cardio movement, will increase your heart rate, and is good for your joints. Next, focus on your arms by doing arms circles in the water. While submerged, straighten your arms and do sets of 10 circles in one direction and 10 in the opposite.

To work your legs and backside, use the stairs of the swim spa to step up and step down. Use the side or railing for balance when necessary. Squats are also a great leg exercise. Add calf raises after each squat for a strong, fluid movement. Ten reps for each should be the minimum goal. Core muscles can be worked by doing flutter kicks in the water. Try these first when sitting down, straightening your legs, and kicking up and down for 45 seconds on, and 15 seconds off per round. Eventually, you want to work up to doing these with your body as straight as possible in the water, using the sides of the spa for stability if necessary.

So, What are Some Advanced Exercises?

There are various ways to make your swim spa workouts more challenging. One is to add resistance in the form of weights. You can use dumbbells, ankle or wrist weights, or any variety of equipment that is safe in the water. Try different forms of curls, flies, and presses. If you can do 12 reps with a weight with no problem, it is time to increase your weight. You can also use bands for added resistance to build muscle.

Another way to make the workout better is to get the spa jets involved. You can control the force coming at you and give your body the resistance it needs to make practicing your favorite strokes more challenging. Using a stationary bike in the swim spa combines the thrill of cycling with the sensation of water jetting at you and cranks up the difficulty of your workout a few notches. Increasing resistance or repetitions will increase the intensity of your routine, too.

Related Questions

How Often Should You Exercise in a Swim Spa?

Some form of exercise every day is a great routine to get into. Enjoying time in the swim spa could be any everyday activity or it could be scheduled at least three times a week for an hour to experience the benefits of regular exercise for your body.

Are Exercises in Swim Spas Safe for Rehab Purposes?

Using water as an environment for rehabilitation after an injury or accident is a great choice. A swim spa is a perfect space for rehab movements because of the support water gives your body, the control you have over the water temperature, and the therapeutic qualities the jets can provide.

Summary

A swim spa can be more than a great place to relax. It can also be the perfect aquatic gym where exercise is fun, safe, and challenging. What are you waiting for? Start enjoying the many benefits of a swim spa and share it with your friends and family!

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We invite you to visit our swim spa store or attend a spa show and see for yourself. You will be both impressed and amazed with the level of luxury and performance. Check out the Michael Phelps Signature and Momentum series and you will be sold. Talk to one of our swim spa specialists for a Free Estimate!