How I Swim in My Swim Spa!
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2024
- My most common questions answered: This is a Catalina 12 ft swim spa. The bungee belt came with the spa. You need the loops in the spa to clip the bungee belt too. We bought our spa in about 2015, so by now it may be an older model. The water depth is about 41 inches deep.
This is the all time best exercise I have ever done! For Low Impact Exercise, swim spa’s are the best! No making fun, I’m not a super exercise model! I’m 61 years old, but I love swimming for exercise. But if I can inspire a few people to exercise to feel better then my embarrassment will be worth it! 😁 I can use the bunji belt and swim a steady aerobic exercise, or a fast high intensity interval workout. I love the flexibility of going fast or slow, changing up the exercises and enjoying what I love - swimming. I also love that mine is outdoors in the fresh air. I swim year round in Utah. You can set the temperature of the water to fit the season!
My swim spa is 12 feet long, they make them longer and in many different styles. They make deeper ones for water walking and one that I would like has a hot tub on one end and the swim spa on another.
If you get the PH right it takes very little chemicals to maintain. (Of course that depends on how many people are using your spa) You can use MUCH less chlorine than in public pools. In the public pools my swimsuits would fall apart after one year. In my swim spa I have been using the same swim suit for almost 3 years and it still has not lost its stretch and shape. I love the convenience of stepping outside, swimming, then step inside, showering and going on with my day. The savings for facilities, gas and time are sooo worth it. Plus no excuses!
We bought our spa at “Take a Break Spa” in Springville, UT, and they are awesome to work with. They have many great choices, they take trade in’s, and their customer service is awesome. If you get a spa, tell them Valerie sent you! 😁
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This is the most useful video I’ve found for actually showing how you really use a swim spa. Thank you for making and sharing this!
Thanks. Still swimming. 😊
Thankyou Valerie , I’m 63 and just got a swim spa . I have RA and it going to very therapeutic
So relatable. Thank you for posting this. Watching the other videos with Olympic type swimmers was discouraging to me. Having a real person talk to me and show how to use and enjoy the spa in practical terms is wonderful.
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Thank you for taking your time to post this helpful video. I plan to enjoy my swim spa as much as you do now that you have provided so many useful exercises!!
Thank you so much! Prayerfully, I may be able to use this video to encourage my husband to want to get one of these so I can swim at home instead of the local YMCA.
Can’t wait for our swim spa to be delivered here
How wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing. This is exactly what I need.
Thank you for sharing. Wow. It is so encouraging to swim 3 times a week all year round at our own backyard. It gives me a good reason of having my own swim spa.
The bungee belt is cool!
This video was perfect, simple and explained everything without all the complicated fluff - you're super dope.
Thanks! 😊
Really liked this video. Appreciate her sharing the use of the bungee vs. the jets. Very helpful information.
Thank you Valerie. We just purchased one and have not opening the swim till April, but we enjoy the hot tub area. Nice video. Good example of swimming strokes which do dont see in other videos.
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Wonderful video I just purchased a 15 ft swimspa and was looking for different exercises and like you I have a swim belt and prefer to swim with no jets or pumps going. Thanks for the video
We just bought a swim spa & I can't wait to start using it! My husband is a disabled Veteran, he's had about 15 surgeries. He's usually in pain but I think the swim spa will be good for him too! Thanks for the video!
Oh, good luck!! I really hope you love it as much as I do. I made this video 2 or 3 years ago and I still swim 3 days a week. I can't live without it.
Great! Thank you, Valery. This is one of the most instructive videos!
You are so sweet! Thank you for this video. I love the snorkel idea for even young people!!!
Hi Valerie thank you for sharing this video and demonstrating your swimspa! We are in the market for one and this was very helpful. You are a great swimmer and what a wonderful set up you have :-)
This was super helpful, and you are NOT a "fat old lady" .. I'm 57 and I can tell you you look AMAZING and I love your "can do" attitude. You will ALWAYS be young with that attitude. Oooo I needed that swim noodle trick - I used a kickboard but your solution looks wayyy easier and more comfortable. p.s. and yes I feel ya on the "Tin Man" comparison
Great video thank you fir showing us how you use a swim spa
I really enjoyed your video! I am about to purchase a swim spa & it was very helpful! Thank you for making it.
Thanks, Make sure it comes with the bunji belt if you want one.
I to love the quite time achieved from swimming.
You ARE a super exercise model. You look fabulous!
Marvellous!! The best video on spa pools I've seen, I'm now absolutely convinced I need one. Thank you :o)
Thank you, just an amateur lady who wanted to help others with good health.
Thanks for sharing, Valerie! You’re a rock star!!!
That was great! Definitely going to invest in a swim spa for my fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis! Thanks! 🙂
Thanks for showing real life in a swim spa. I am thinking of getting one instead of an in ground pool. I am in Central FL. Mine would be enclosed on my lanai. Happy swimming!
Thanks, I hope you love it as much as I do.
Did you already got one ?
Hi Valerie. I Really enjoyed your video & style! I’m shopping for a swim spa & wondering what brand & model +size you have? I’ll be going for one of the deeper 60” models. Your comment on that sold me. I also appreciated your swim methods. Loved That strap system! & comparing it with swimming against the current. The rotator cuff excercises were awesome! I had both of my 55yo shoulders done & No other spa video showed those excercises, lol! Great Job!! I’m also mindfully eating right and will also look into your veggie product. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Gregory, I love my swim spa! I use it 3 or 4 times a week! I would swim more but it dries out my skin. 😏We have a Catalina 12 foot spa. That is plenty long for us, but I would like to upgrade to the deeper one some day too. I love exercising in the spa. Not only do I swim, but I do lots of other exercising also. Something I learned about the chemicals I think I mentioned in the description is that to make sure you get the PH right. That makes all the difference in being able to use less chemicals. We tried Bromine in the beginning because they recommended it at the spa place. We struggled and struggled with the chemicals. We also hated the way bromine smelled. Then we switched to chlorine and got the PH right and it has been 10 times easier. That is our experience anyway.
As for the Ruvi, I love it too and all the other freeze dried food that we sell. In the cans the food has a 20 year shelf life. Great for emergencies and food storage. The Ruvi lasts a year. I love the Ruvi, it has made so much difference in the way I feel. I drink one a day, I sleep better and I have more energy. I eat a pretty good diet, but my variety of fruits and vegetables is not very bountiful. With Ruvi I get 26 different fruits and vegetables every 4 days. That's the difference! Some of those fruits I don't even have access to buy. If you are interested in getting a free sample, send me your address on my email and I will send you a free sample, and let me know what flavor you would like to try. Happy Health! Valerie
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@@valeriehathaway2722 thanks for sharing your information. How deep is your spa? We are looking at a 12' Catalina Malibu 51" deep.
@@jillclock6188 I was wondering if you bought yours yet? I've been looking for one too, but a deeper one. The water level is several inches below the height, so I'm trying to find the deepest one I can...:-)
@@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE No we have not. I just feel we would not put it to good use (having to take the cover on & off after every use etc.). If we do anything I would say we would lean to an underground pool considering this (swim spa) is a pretty large investment.
I need a new cover on my swim spa. What kind is it that you have?
I love the bungee idea as I have a hard time staying centered swimming against the current in our swim spa.
I don't know how to send you information on the cover. It is made of aluminum tubing. We had trouble with our first cover and the store we purchased the spa from recommended this cover. Sorry I am not more help.
Love this! Thank you for uploading 🏊♀️
Thank you for this video. A bungee belt is a great idea! I'll get one!
That was great, exactly what I was looking for to see what a swim spa is really like. You seem like such a nice fun lady.
Problem is quickly switching to backstroke from freestyle... have to stop and unhook
Great video thank you! Wondering if you still use this and how it had held up? Would love to see more on the swim spa!!
Still using it, same one. It’s holding up awesome. Going on 7 or 8 years now, hard to believe!!
Well done nice lady! You are inspiring me.
Hello! This video was so amazing! May we ask what brand and where you bought your spa? Also, what model is it? Thank you, in advance, for your time and feedback.
Your cover seems more solid yet lighter than mine. Where do you live and what kind is it and how is the insulation factor?
thanks Valerie for your inspiring video. After years of researching swim spas..... I am finally expecting one in Jan or Feb. I have sever Spinal stenosis and other spinal issues...so looking forward to using it. I also ordered the bungee chords..... as a tether would not be good on my spine. I have never used a snorkel but i may have to try to help avoid neck strain by breathing. thanks again for your video. ...better then some of the ones that swim spa companies have provided. Yours is simple and real! Cheers!
Thank you for your sweet comments. I truly believe that swimming has kept me healthy. I know I would suffer from arthritis, and other things like my joints wearing out. My sisters all have or are beginning to have these symptoms and they don't swim. I have remained stronger and more healthy. I hope that you get some relief from your ailments! Best wishes to you!
@@valeriesapron1749 hi. thanks again for your video...i can not seem to swim in my swim spa...very upset. i was told i could but i keep hitting my feet on sides and the back seat. i bought an exp. workout gear with the spa but so far no luck and poor instructions... i keep watching your video to see how you use the bungee..thingie. i have a tether with belt ...bungee chords...but when i try to use the bungee chords...with the one and only belt it does not work right... any suggestions?
@@dianemariekramerakashewolf8496 I'm sorry to hear you are struggling. I really don't know what to say to help you except to maybe have someone watch you swim and see if they can give you suggestions. Without seeing your setup I don't know how to help. I had a bit of trouble hitting the sides, when I began, but I just kept adjusting and I got use to it pretty quickly, and now it is second nature. One thing I thought of today as I swim, I arch my back a little when I am using a wider stroke with my feet. This brings my bottom and legs up higher so they don't hit the benches on the sides. Get someone to watch you and maybe they can help you. I hope you get it figured out and end up loving it as much as I do. V
@@valeriesapron1749 thank you. yes,. i have. she is working on trying to find a solution. kind regards.
Great video. You’re an inspiration to us all.
Could you tell me how long your pool is?
Thank you very much for sharing this
Where do you buy the bell .
Could you please tell more details how is it working during winter? And also interesting to know about the price if possible.
I do use it all year long. It is close to my house so it is just a few steps from the back door. We get a lot of snow in Utah and we just sweep or shovel it off the top and open it up and I swim. I keep the temperature warmer in the winter than in the summer so it works great. I have even been swimming several times in the light rain or snow. You are wet so it doesn't matter. Never during thunder storms.
As far as the price we bought ours at the year end sale after Christmas about 4 years ago. We had a old hot tub that we traded in. I think we paid somewhere around $13,000.
@@valeriehathaway2722 Thank you Valerie
What kind of swim spa do you have and how big is it? Thank you for this awesome video!
I have had so many people ask, "Where did you get the bungie belt. It came with the spa. Check with your spa dealers. Happy Swimming!
Do you have any videos of you swimming/using the spa with snow on the ground?LOL
Seriously, Do you have a water heater that can keep up with your cold Utah winters or just cold Spring weather before green up/Summer? I'm sold. Thanks!!
No pictures, but seriously I do!! 😂 I've swam with lightly falling snow or rain many times. I walk the 5 or 6 steps to the spa in my house slippers, slip them off and get in. The spa heats the water not the water heater. 🤗
Where did you buy it?
Thank you Valerie love this! I'm obsessed with swimming and would LOVE one of these but don't think we're able to get it into our backyard!
They can use a boom truck (it's like a mini-crane) to install it...That's what we are doing. :)
Thank you so much, and you look great!!!
Hi wonderful video. I’m getting a small pool set up in my garage, I would luv to know where you got your bungee waist strap, I can only find the ones with the one strap that goes behind. Yours seems like an easier option 🥰
Where did you get your swim belt? Looks like the set up id like to purchase
I wonder about temperature, I always thought spas were warmer and swim cooler, how does the combined work?
It explains in the video that I turn the temp up or down depending on if I swim or use the spa. It does take time to adjust up or down.
Hi Valerie, what a fantastic video! Thank u for sharing! I love your pointers on the snorkel and tether. That cover is fantastic! Can u tell me the make & model?
Thank you! I'm sorry I don't know the make and model of the cover. It is made with aluminum tubing. The sun does ruin the rubber stuff on the seams though, but we put that fancy tape they advertise on TV that sticks to everything and is waterproof. That lasted for a year. It needs another layer on it now.
this was very helpful and a sweet video...thank you for sharing!
We bought our swimspa used and is just like this one. Do you know model number by chance? We need to fix it?
Our label in the model number just says "12" Malibu." 240 Volts, 48 Amps. I don't know if that helps. We purchased it in 2013.
I love your video! I've been shopping for a swim spa for several months comparing models and even visiting a few stores and an expo. Your video made me agree with my partner that this is the one that we should go with because we can swim, exercise, the whole family can enjoy it and it is smaller and much more budget friendly! You have enough room in the swim lane for all the strokes and there is enough seating for everyone too. I liked when all your grandkids got in the pool, it showed how many people can all fit comfortably. Although I am curious, what height you went with. The Catalina Malibu currently sells 51" Height. Like everyone else, I love your bunji belt and have only seen the "fishing pole" style swim tethers. Also, I'm interested in the Ruvi drinks that you sell. I am a vegetarian and eat fairly healthy, but am always looking for more ways to improve me and my family's health.
Thank for your comments. My spa is 51 inches high outside height. Inside the water level is 40 to 42 inches. It is a great spa and we have loved it! I still use it all the time! As for the Ruvi you can get it along with other freeze dried products at valhat.thrivelife.com. Check it out! They are great products!
this is very helpful, thank you for sharing!
Perfect inspiration for all. Thank Valerie!!!
Thanks for sharing.
I am so excited to get one of these, but there seems so few people demonstrating their pool!
This video is super helpful! Can you tell me what make/model it is?
It is a Catalina 12 ft spa.
Thanks for the awesome video!!!!!
Thank you. I hope it helps someone.
You're welcome, I hope it helps somebody.
Hi Valerie, I live in Utah County and your video was a great help in deciding whether to purchase a swim spa… so thank you! We purchased from the Spa Bros. They don’t have a showroom (lower overhead) so can offer the spas at a much lower price. I ordered a 14 ft spa and paid $13,999. That included the cover and fitness kit. Our spa comes with the clips on the side but I’ve had to search high and low for the belt & bungee cord. I found one at the swim outlet but it’s even hard to find on their site.
The name of the bungee cord at the swim outlet is Stretchcordz Stationary Swim Trainer.
That is great! Thanks for sharing. I hope others read this. What brand is your spa? I also had someone tell me you can get the bungie belts on Amazon.
Thank you so much for posting! I have been looking also for this side tether!
What is the maintenance like? Do you have to regulate the chemicals everyday?
If you get the PH right it doesn't take many chemicals. First use spa up or down to regulate that. I use two chlorine tablets in a floater cartridge about once a week. That's all I use most of the time. Then I use Spa Shock after my grandkids get in once in a while.
Great job!!! Thank you for sharing!!
I love this video and want to swim with the bungee belt. Have contacted my spa dealer and they do not have a bungee belt. Can you tell me the brand of the belt so it will make my searching easier?
My bungee belt came with the spa. You need to have the clips in the spa that hold it too. I have a Catalina, 12 ft spa. I bought it about 2015. So it's been a while.
Hi Valerie - thanks for the helpful Video. I am considering buying a Swim Spa for swimming. I am only 5 ft. I would like to stick with 12 ft spa due to a very small yard. Are you perfectly happy with the 12 ft size of your spa for swimming? Do you find yourself running into the front or back of spa frequently?
I still have the same spa a few years after I made this video. The size is still just fine. I don’t need a bigger one.. I hope you love it as much as I do.
You go girl!
What type of swim spa do you own? I want to get one now because I just saw your bungee belt. I wasn’t going to get a swim spa because of the jet water on my face ( which I don’t like ).Thank you for sharing your video.
It is a Catalina Spa, 12 ft.
What a great video, Valerie!
I’ve wondered how you did the swimming! That is so cool! Now I want one! Our new house has a hot tub, but it’s little. 🤔
It is so wonderful! I’ve had all the handy-dandy exercise equipment and this is the all time number one best favorite, best results, most awesome!
Maybe we take the one out at your house and replace it with this one!😊
You are so adorable! I love this idea. What was the cost for your pool? I’m looking for the cheapest option. I wanted one of the spas with jets, but they are VERY expensive. Thanks😊
We got our spa about 4 1/2 years ago at an after Christmas, year end sale. It was around $13,000.
Thank you for sharing!
I think I might fashion a cheap version of this and put it in my basement for some great cardio!
Thanks Valerie!
Huge respect to you☺️☺️👌👌🙏🙏
Thanks for your video! Very helpful.
Maybe there's a way you can trade your in, for a deeper model? Anyway, I enjoyed your video...:-) I was wondering how easy your install was? I am looking for a deeper swim spa too, so I can get more exercise...:-)
The place I bought it does do trade ins, but it would still be a lot. The place I bought it from did all the delivery and install. Go to a good dealer. Be careful buying from big trade shows. They were so awesome! Take a Break Spa, Springville, Utah
Thank you so much for sharing! Really nice video!!! And thank you very much for sharing the fruit and veggie packs!! Great for travelers too!! I'm a true vegan .... mostly organic fruits. Blessings!!
Hi Valerie!,
thank you so much for this video, you open my eyes to something I hadn't thought about. I was searching for a pool and how to heat it up and how to cover it... when I could just buy a swim spa!
My question to you is:
-Does the bungee strap hurt or chafe your waist?
- also, I read in another comment that backstroke is not recommended to do, ¿is it because there is not space enough to move the arm and it would touch the cords in the movement?
Thank you so much
Blessings from Spain. 💗💗💗
Sorry I'm slow to answer, the bungee belt is loose enough it doesn't bother me, plus I have a swim suit on so, no it doesn't, You can do the backstroke with the bungee belt if you modify, the belt blocks the stoke a bit, so you can't do a full circle. 💕
@@valeriesapron1749 , thank you so much for answering!, it's never too late.
I see...good news no chafing, and not so good about the full circle with the backstroke. Thank you so much!
That's awesome! I didn't know you could do that... I want one! And I don't even like to swim. But Schylar does and I definitely enjoy hot tubs!
We used a tax return to start paying for ours. Plus a trade-in of an older one. We absolutely love it!
@@valeriesapron1749 Does your husband swim too?
Sometimes, not as often as I think he should.😀 He likes the hot tub part of it though. It helps his achy shoulders.
@@valeriesapron1749 Yeah, sounds like a good deal. 👍
Very interesting. I have never seen anyone showing swimming like that with the bungees, especially facing away from the swim jet end. I can imagine it is a more peaceful swim than with the Jets once you get used to the being strapped in. I was getting worried about your swim jets till I got to that part of the video. Very nice breakdown 👍. What size spa is that? 12'? 14'?
It is a 12' spa. I wish the clips on the side were back further so that I could swim towards the jets sometimes. It is too close if I turn around, but yes it makes for a very peaceful swim. I love it.!
@@valeriehathaway2722 Great! Very nice. Thanks for responding! What brand/model did you get? I don't think you mentioned 🤔
Fantastic and Bombastic
Great video and I love to swim too! I know it’s a few years old now, but what did the spa cost you and how much was installation. Was a concrete slab required? Does it heat with electricity or gas? Appreciate any info.
Yes, same questions, thank you!
I don't see your swimming video. Only the Ruvi one. Is swimming withe tether awkard.?
I don't understand why you can't see the swimming part. It is first. The bunji belt was a bit awkward only the first time or two. But I easily adapted. It is wonderful, I love it! I can do so many different exercises and play. I love the flexibility to go faster or slower when I want, and I don't have the water beating me in the face. The only one that really limits you is the backstroke because you wind your arms all the way through. But I can't do that because of my neck problems so I don't do it.
Omg you’re soo cute! I love it! My sister just got one and I’m soo jealous
what make and model is this?
Look at the drop down description at the top of this video for answers to the most-asked questions. She mentioned in later comments that she had a trade in so ended up costing around $13,000 at an after Christmas sale.
What kind of Cover do you have?
I don't know the name of it. It is an aluminum cover. Check with your dealers. We had the big thick styrofoam one at first but the sun was too hot for it. We got this later and we love it. It costs more than the styrofoam one. But worth it.
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Hi Valerie, I am trying to decide between the 12 ft Catalina you have (with the benches) and their 14 foot model. I am curious if you ever hit your legs on the benches when you are doing the breast stroke kick. Or... would you choose to have the extra 2 feet if it meant losing the side benches?
I don't hit my feet or my arms on anything. I did in the beginning, just as a learning curve. I am 5'3". I love the benches. When there is a group of us sitting in the hot tub you need the side benches. I didn't know the longer version didn't have the benches. The place where we bought ours actually let me get in and swim in the tub to try it out. Maybe yours would too if you asked.
@@valeriesapron1749 thank you for your quick reply. I love the idea of the benches for the grandkids. I too swim a few times a week and love it, but hate going to the YMCA especially this past yr. I am 5'8" so the dealer rep thought Catalina's 14' model would work better for me, but no other models have these benches. One of my favorite strokes is the breast stroke so I was moving away from the model you have due to concern for always hitting my legs on those benches when doing the breast stroke. It sounds like and looks like on your video, what you are saying is I can compensate and learn to keep my legs closer to the surface when doing the traditional frog leg kick. The store does offer trial swims and i will be scheduling it. Another thing... the bungee waist belt hooked to the side is something I cannot find anywhere and Catalina doesn't seem to have them nor the store, nor amazon. Please let me know and your followers if you can find it anywhere. Thanks much!
@@nsolada My bungie belt came with the spa. Does the spa you are looking at have the little loops that you can clip the bungie belt too? I got mine through "Take a Break Spa" in Springville, Utah. You might contact them to see if they can get you the bungie belt. Though it has been about 3 or 4 years since I got mine. www.takeabreakspas.com
How much?
We got ours at a year end sale 4 years ago. $13,000 or a little over that.
Where did you get the belt? I haven't been able to find any that have two cords and can clip to the sides.
Ours came with the belt and the clips in the swim spa. It is a Catalina Spa.
My bungie belt came with the spa. Check with your spa dealer.
Best commentary lol
You’re awesome!
The swim spa
The swim gains from this kind of exercise will probably add 30 yrs to your life
Not sure if I want to live to be that old. 😂 But I do want my quality of life to be grand and healthy. Thanks!
Those powder drinks sounds cool, but how’s the taste? 🤨
The orange and red are yummy. The purple is good, but has a bit of an aftertaste, the green tastes green! 🙃 but taste better than celery juice and much more beneficial. The first thing I’m noticing is increased energy and that’s awesome!
Search for “StretchCordz Stationary Swim Trainer” on Amazon