The fastest rising category in the pool and hot tub industry is swim spas. But what are swim spas anyway? In this article, we will explore what swim spas are, why they have become popular and what to look for when buying one.
What Are Swim Spas? With sizes ranging from in size from 12-19 feet in length and 7-9 feet in width, swim spas are smaller than swimming pools but larger than hot tubs. Originally designed to be the perfect fitness pool, swim spas generate a current for people to swim against. Unlike swimming in a pool, in a swim spa you never stop and turn around. Instead you swim continuously in place.
Another way swim spas differ from traditional pools is in their construction. Swim spas are built like giant hot tubs; they consist of an insulated acrylic shell, electric heater, and water pumps. Most swim spas also include hot tub style jetted therapy seats. Swim spas therefore are essentially a cross between a swim pool and a hot tub.
Flexible Installations With yards getting smaller and smaller, not everyone can fit a swim pool in their backyard. The more compact size of swim spas mean that they can fit in areas where pools simply can’t. Not only that, swim spas can be installed above ground, in ground or anywhere in between. This means that swim spas can be easily integrated into any landscape design.