Fitness Archives https://www.masterspas.com/blog/category/aquatic-exercise/ Tips, Tricks, and Inspiration for Hot Tubs or Swim Spas Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:59:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The power of hot tub hydrotherapy for athletes https://www.masterspas.com/blog/hot-tub-athletes/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:00:18 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4707 The only thing that separates you from your morning coffee is a flight of stairs. But after the previous day’s workout, you know that descending those 12 or so steps will feel like the equivalent Continue Reading

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]]> Comparing swim spas: H2X Challenger series https://www.masterspas.com/blog/comparing-swim-spas-challenger/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:56 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4562 Professional triathlete Ben Hoffman was all smiles. The eight-time IRONMAN champion had the honor of being one of the first to swim in the H2X Challenger 18D Pro, a new swim spa designed by Master Continue Reading

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]]> The best 15-minute swim spa workout routines https://www.masterspas.com/blog/swim-spa-workout-routines/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:02 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4553 Regular physical activity is vital for maintaining good health and overall wellbeing. However, most Americans do not incorporate exercise into their routine. One of the biggest barriers to exercise is time, as many of us Continue Reading

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]]> Pro triathlete Hoffman preps for iconic Patagonman https://www.masterspas.com/blog/pro-triathlete-hoffman-patagonman/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:29:37 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4374 Called the jewel of Patagonia, Aysen is an isolated region in Chile. The area is stunningly diverse, with the landscape featuring glaciers, rivers, rainforests, and mountains. It is one of the most sparsely populated areas Continue Reading

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]]> Meet Ben Kanute: Pro triathlete and brand ambassador https://www.masterspas.com/blog/pro-triathlete-ben-kanute/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4267 For Ben Kanute, triathlon has been a big part of his life. The Chicago-area native watched his dad participate in the sport before toeing the for his first race at 8 years old. And while Continue Reading

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]]> 10 best water exercises for knee pain https://www.masterspas.com/blog/best-water-exercises-for-knee-pain/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:00:29 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4318 Joint pain can bring you to your knees — literally. Whether it’s caused by arthritis, injury, or tendinitis, joint pain can make it difficult to move through life. You might struggle walking up the stairs Continue Reading

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]]> Pro triathlete Kessler on swimming in pregnancy https://www.masterspas.com/blog/kessler-swimming-pregnancy/ https://www.masterspas.com/blog/kessler-swimming-pregnancy/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:00:22 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4186 Meredith Kessler is living in what she and her friends call “nausea nation.” For most women, it’s the kind of place you visit during your first trimester of pregnancy. But for the 44-year-old professional triathlete, Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.masterspas.com/blog/kessler-swimming-pregnancy/feed/ 0 Long-distance triathlon prep: Carfrae’s pro tips https://www.masterspas.com/blog/mirinda-carfrae-pro-tips/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:41 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4202 Mirinda Carfrae is a three-time IRONMAN World Champion, and she holds the run course record on the Big Island. Carfrae covered the 26.2 miles of the IRONMAN race in 2 hours and 50 minutes.  But Continue Reading

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]]> Pro triathlon swimming tips with Tim O’Donnell https://www.masterspas.com/blog/pro-triathlon-swimming-tips-with-tim-odonnell/ Fri, 06 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3945 Tim O’Donnell was a standout swimmer as a high school student. At his Pennsylvania prep school, he set multiple school records and earned all-state honors. But just years before, O’Donnell was trying to keep up Continue Reading

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]]> Pro triathlete Hoffman shares 5 benefits of a swim spa https://www.masterspas.com/blog/swim-spa-benefits-triathlon-training/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:45:22 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3852 Professional triathlete Ben Hoffman placed third at IRONMAN Chattanooga in September 2021. While a podium finish might be notable for many, Hoffman was excited to be the first out of the water for the first Continue Reading

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]]> Wheelchair to cane: How a swim spa helped after stroke https://www.masterspas.com/blog/swim-spa-stroke-recovery/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3097 As a territory representative for Master Spas, John M. was leading a busy life. Fridays through Monday were often spent traveling, helping retailers in the showroom or supporting staff at large events.  A 40-year veteran Continue Reading

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]]> Morning water exercise routine to start your day https://www.masterspas.com/blog/morning-exercise-routine/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=1178 Beep … beep … BEEP. The sound of the alarm is jarring, and your first instinct might be to hit snooze or turn off the alarm entirely.  However, you might have set the alarm for Continue Reading

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]]> Benefits of water exercise during pregnancy https://www.masterspas.com/blog/benefits-of-water-exercise-during-pregnancy/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3426 Exercise is one of the best things that you can do for your body and your mind. Regular physical activity can improve your mood, boost your energy, improve your sleep, and benefit your overall health. Continue Reading

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]]> Shopping for the best swim spa? Meet your match https://www.masterspas.com/blog/best-swim-spa/ https://www.masterspas.com/blog/best-swim-spa/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=727 A swim spa can be a place to exercise, relax, entertain and, of course, swim. But models vary in size, performance, and features so it’s important to find the best swim spa for you. Swimmers, Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.masterspas.com/blog/best-swim-spa/feed/ 2 Water exercise to improve bad posture https://www.masterspas.com/blog/water-exercise-bad-posture/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:11 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3323 You tell yourself that you are just getting older. Getting out of bed in the morning, you find yourself walking a bit hunched over. Your low back feels tight, sometimes even a bit uncomfortable. But Continue Reading

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]]> Best water fitness equipment for your swim spa https://www.masterspas.com/blog/aquatic-exercise-equipment-for-your-swim-spa/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:44 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3252 The only thing you need to exercise in the water is, well, the water. Its natural properties, including buoyancy, offer support and resistance so that you can get the best out of your workout … and Continue Reading

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]]> Chellsie Memmel Makes a Splash with Comeback https://www.masterspas.com/blog/chellsie-memmel-comeback/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:34:17 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3081 At first, swimming across the lake just seemed like a cool thing to do. But soon these summer lake swims would become a tradition for Chellsie Memmel and her family.  The Olympic silver medal gymnast Continue Reading

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]]> Don’t Work Out? Overcome Barriers to Exercise https://www.masterspas.com/blog/overcome-barriers-to-exercise/ Mon, 10 May 2021 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3042 Do you want to be in shape? If you thought “yes,” you are not alone. Nearly 75 percent of Americans said it was important to them, according to a survey. While working out can look Continue Reading

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]]> Give your water exercise routine a spring refresh https://www.masterspas.com/blog/water-exercise-routine-refresh/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=2925 There was a time when exercising in the water was reserved for swimmers, gliding through the water, and people who were using it for therapy. But you don’t have to go to a warm water Continue Reading

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]]> Meredith Kessler Finds Her Chi in Swim Spa https://www.masterspas.com/blog/meredith-kessler-chi-swims/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:44:43 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=2767 Meredith Kessler was excited to get into the water and start swimming. For someone who finds water to be therapeutic, the professional triathlete found pool closures and limited access to be challenging. An H2X Challenger Continue Reading

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