Swim spas come saddled with an exciting amount of benefits for your health. Whether your goals include weight loss, longevity, physical therapy or fitness, a swim spa will help many aspects of your life.

Hydro-therapeutic exercise and soak time can improve quality of life and fight ailments such as Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia and arthritis. As we already know, regular exercise has proven essential to brain health, slowing down the aging process and building a strong immune system. However, regular exercise can be harmful on joints due to the nature of high-impact routines. With a swim spa, like a Michael Phelps Force Swim Spa, you can eliminate the negative effects of high-impact exercise while keeping all of the awesome benefits fitness offers!

Swim spas are perfect for anyone who enjoys having access to a blend of relaxation, water aerobics and exercise from the comfort of their home. Swim spas are perfect for people from a multitude of backgrounds because they are the ultimate multi-purpose system.

Just installed your first swim spa and need a little inspiration for a routine?

Here are 7 swim spa exercises for the complete novice:

1. Rowing – many swim spas come with optional add-ons. One such add-on includes a row exercise kit and is for stationary rowing. Rowing strengthens cardiovascular health and muscle strength by utilizing all of the major muscle groups.
2. Jogging – with a swim spa, you can add jogging to your exercise routine. Jogging is typically a high-impact activity but swim spas allow you to jog in place without putting much strain on your joints. This cardio exercise strengthens your core and your legs. Jog backwards or in place so that you can use the resistance of the current.
3. Resistance Training – in your swim spa, you can do a multitude of resistance training exercises. Most swim spas come with optional resistance training kits which, coupled with the natural resistance of water, should give you optimum results. Resistance training is an effective way to strengthen your bones, increasing their density and decreasing risk of osteoporosis. It also assists with weight loss and increases your metabolism.  
4. Swimming – swimming is the most obvious of the exercises that you can do in your swim spa. Swim spas make swimming in place against the current an intensive but extremely beneficial activity. Strengthen your entire body, improve your cardiovascular health and keep your joints flexible with various swimming routines. Laps, kickbacks, flutter kicks, water planks and more are just a few swimming exercises you can use.
5. Weightlifting –  swim spas provide an excellent environment for safe weightlifting. Depending on your specific needs, you can purchase many different kinds of water weights which come with various levels of buoyancy and uses. With water weightlifting, you will build upper body strength while strengthening your core muscles and bones.
6. Deep Breathing – completing breathing exercises in a comfortable, relaxing environment is a wonderful way to reduce your stress and anxiety. Physical and mental tension can lead to a number of serious health issues, so deep breathing exercises are just about as important as other forms of fitness. Play your favorite relaxing songs and concentrate on each deep breath, inhaling through your nose and slowly exhaling from your mouth. Do this for as long as you need to, until you’ve felt the day or week’s stress slowly melt away.
7. Bicycling – bicycling exercises are very easy to execute in your swim spa. To do this, simply hold onto the edge of your spa and begin pedaling as if you’re on an imaginary bicycle. Cycling stimulates and improves heart health, lung function and circulation. It decreases your risk of cardiovascular disease, reduces your resting pulse and fights blood fat levels.

Be sure to stay safe by consulting your physician before attempting any of the above exercises.

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