5 water aerobics exercises to tone and strengthen arms

Do you want to tone your arms and strengthen your upper body? Before you head to the weight room at the local fitness center or build out a home gym, you might be surprised to […]

All-season pool star of New Hampshire backyard

With the sun on your face, your toes dipping in the water, time can seem to stop as you relax on a pool float. But the afternoons finding joy in one of summer’s favorite pastimes […]

Winter maintenance tips for swim spa owners

It’s refreshing to go for a swim on a summer afternoon. Convenient to go for a swim on a summer night. But as the days get shorter and the temperatures turn cooler, you might start […]

Must-have gear to take your swimming to the next level

A swim cap, goggles, and fins might not be the first things you think about when you hear “swim toys.” But whether you call them swim toys, swimming equipment, or pool gear, there are tools […]

Kicking drills you need for your swim spa routine

When it comes to swimming technique, there might be something that surprises you about the world’s best swimmers and triathletes. Long-distance swimmers like Katie Ledecky do not rely on a strong kick to help move […]

Swim spa enclosures to elevate your backyard

A Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa is a way to swim year-round, whether you live in Canada or California. But there are days when the weather might interfere with your plans to go for a […]

Swim spa backyard ideas: A true desert oasis

The Arizona landscape is stunning, from miles of desert to the mountains. There are towering cacti and painted rocks. But while the land can be dry, a water feature can bring a desert backyard to […]

How big should your swim spa be?

Space conscious … a pool for any yard … perfect for small properties. When you are buying a swim spa, one of the benefits is that they are smaller than traditional in-ground pools. You don’t […]

Pro tips for buying the best swim spa

Your backyard is more than just a swath of grass and a place to plant flowers. It’s an extension of your home, and a space that can become a place to live … to feel […]

Swim in place pools: A complete guide

Goggles … check! Swim suit … check. Towel … check. If you want to go for a swim, you have to pack a bag and head to the pool. Hopping into the swimming pool near […]

Should you take the plunge? Benefits of owning a swim spa

You might be a swimmer who has trouble fitting in a lap time into your busy schedule. Or, you might be managing back pain and a doctor told you that exercising in the water would […]

Music while swimming? Keep listening for motivation

You hop in the swim spa. Put on your swim cap. Adjust your goggles. Choose your speed settings. And then it’s just you, the water, and the black lines of the SoftTread NonSlip flooring system. […]

Your new 20-minute water exercise routine

Water exercise offers benefits for everyone — from newbies to fitness junkies. But as you walk by the pool at your local fitness facility, it feels like there are two options for water exercise. You can […]

Best pool-spa combo? A dual-zone swim spa

The sparkling blue water, the bubbles coming from the jets, an eye-catching design. The pool-spa combo is the backyard oasis that you have been longing for. But a custom pool-spa build is a big project […]

Swim spa star of small backyard makeover

Lush gardens and cozy corners with seating. A modern space with a geometric lap pool. A wooded space that’s as rustic as it is relaxing. A backyard oasis looks different for everyone. But when you […]

Unstoppable: Become a more confident swimmer

Fear has power over us, even when we don’t want it to. It can stop us from enjoying a moment or doing what we want. Fear can keep us from dipping our toes in the […]

Swim Your Best While Training at Home

You are putting hours in the water, swimming lap after lap. In the pool, you do drill after drill after drill. Workouts focus on strength and power, and you add in sessions with stretch cords. […]

Swimming for Back Pain: Rehab at Home

Maybe your back feels stiff if you have been sitting too long. Or, you struggle to get moving in the morning after a night’s sleep. Whether it just feels tight or you have low back […]

Swim at Home with Wave XP Pro

How far will you go? It might be the total distance of a workout or the length of an interval. “Far” might refer to the distance you will drive to get to the pool. Or, […]

Lap Swimming at Home: Compare Your Options

A lap pool can hold a lot of appeal — for avid swimmers and homeowners with small backyards. You can float on a raft or get in a workout without the commute to the pool […]