Swim Spas Archives https://www.masterspas.com/blog/category/swim-spas/ Tips, Tricks, and Inspiration for Hot Tubs or Swim Spas Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:59:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Our favorite swim spa backyard ideas of 2024 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/our-favorite-swim-spa-backyard-ideas/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:00:35 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4417 A pool might be a great way to add the fun factor to your backyard. But only if you want to limit your enjoyment to the summer months.  There is a way to turn your Continue Reading

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Designing a modern backyard: Maximizing small spaces https://www.masterspas.com/blog/modern-backyard-swim-spa/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:23:51 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4748 The big backyard is no longer the American standard. While some homebuyers still consider a sprawling lawn a must-have, others are opting to maximize their lot and prioritize indoor living space. But that shift doesn’t Continue Reading

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Backyard bliss: Space-saving swim spa ideas https://www.masterspas.com/blog/backyard-retreat-swim-spa/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4584 Dave and his wife enjoyed the benefits of living in a planned community. There were beautiful common areas, lawns were well-maintained, and there was a sense of community. And whether they were sitting on the 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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Complete guide to understanding swim spa currents https://www.masterspas.com/blog/swim-spa-current/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:59 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4477 Swimming is one of the best ways to strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular health–and it’s something that everyone can do! Swimming pools have been around since ancient times when people would fill large pools with Continue Reading

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22 Kids and a swim spa: The Radford family https://www.masterspas.com/blog/radford-family-swim-spa/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:21 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4448 Sue Radford is ready to get her body back. After giving birth to 22 children, the UK resident and reality TV star has essentially spent 16 years of her life pregnant.  “Now that I’m getting Continue Reading

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Must-have checklist for swim spa buyers https://www.masterspas.com/blog/checklist-for-swim-spa-buyers/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:00:24 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4424 A backyard swim spa is more than just a place to swim —  although it is the perfect spot to practice your favorite stroke. Growing in popularity, a swim spa is an in-ground pool alternative Continue Reading

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Mountain retreat star: Above-ground swim spa https://www.masterspas.com/blog/mountain-retreat-starabove-ground-swim-spa/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:14:00 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4388 Boulder, Colorado, consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States — and for many reasons. The city is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and it is known 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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Master Spas heads to Kona for World Championships https://www.masterspas.com/blog/master-spas-kona-2022/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:47 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4324 E hele kāua! Or, in English, let’s party! After three years, triathletes are headed back to the Big Island of Hawaii for the World Championships.   The Master Spas team will be making a splash, too, 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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How to landscape around your swim spa https://www.masterspas.com/blog/how-to-landscape-around-your-swim-spa/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:18 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4281 You’ve made the decision to add a new swim spa to your home. You’re thrilled about the many benefits it provides; it’s low maintenance, more energy efficient than an inground pool, heated for year round 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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Small backyard, big fun: Swim spa transformation https://www.masterspas.com/blog/small-backyard-swim-spa-ideas/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:00:12 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4222 Craig and Heather had plans to move into the city and downsize their home. But the Indiana couple did not want to give up one of the things they loved most about their backyard — a 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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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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Creating an at-home aquatic therapy pool https://www.masterspas.com/blog/creating-an-at-home-aquatic-therapy-pool/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:00:33 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=4168 Water exercise had become a part of Susan’s weekly routine. Taking classes at the gym, she focused on exercises that helped improve her core strength and balance.  But these classes weren’t convenient. The gym was Continue Reading

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Swim spa tips with pro triathlete Ben Hoffman https://www.masterspas.com/blog/swim-spa-tips-with-pro-triathlete-ben-hoffman/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:44 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3899 Watching Ben Hoffman move through the water, it can be hard to believe that he once struggled to swim a length of the pool. But the professional triathlete did not have a swim background when Continue Reading

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Swimming tips with pro triathlete Meredith Kessler https://www.masterspas.com/blog/swimming-tips-with-pro-triathlete-meredith-kessler/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.masterspas.com/blog/?p=3901 When Ohio native Meredith Kessler first introduces herself, she shares that she is a mother and a wife. But she is also a professional triathlete with more than 60 full-distance triathlons under her race belt. Continue Reading

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