Considerations & Suggestions

Aquatic Fitness and Exercise programs are becoming more and more popular.  There are products for every age and budget.  Products, are available, for use in residential pool or in a health club facility.  Increased physical activity can place extra demands on the sanitizing system and should be considered, when choosing a sanitizer.  Clicking on the underlined and highlighted "keywords" or "catch phrases," in the archived answers will give you access to additional information on that topic or product.  Please refer to the Glossary, if there are terms or phrases that require explanation.   For an alphabetized listing of the entire contents of the website, use the Table of Contents link, on top of every page.

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► Sanitizer Choice?

We are having a pool built in an enclosed space.  It is our plan to use this, year round, for aerobic and physical exercise, utilizing something that will permit swimming in place.  It will be used by two people, for about one hour daily.  How can you sanitize the water, both to assure proper sanitizing and, yet, minimize the chemical sensations?  I would rather not use chlorine.  Thanks for your time and assistance.

Tamara B., Briarcliff Manor, NY, 7/23/2000

Planning ahead is a smart thing to do.  The physical exercise, from swimming in place, does place more demand on the sanitizer, than just lounging in the water.  However, this can be overcome, with the right system.  I would choose, one of two methods.  You can use an ozone generator and a mineral sanitizer.  A UltraPure Ozone Generator will provide the necessary oxidation of bather wastes and organic byproducts.  A Frog Mineral Sanitizer will provide persist backup sanitation, by the slow release of sanitizing silver ions.   This will enable you to maintain quality water, while maintaining a chlorine or bromine level at 1/2 of the normal amount.  I hope that this information helps to keep you in the swim.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 7/23/2009

► Increasing The Lap Length?

I have a relatively small inground pool and it is great for cooling off, but not for swimming laps.  Can you tell me about devices that facilitate lap swimming.  Sincerely.

Aaron T, 12/15/2007

You can't stretch the pool, but you can add something that will allow to swim straight ahead, without a lap ending turn.  One rather expensive method, involves a water flow generating piece of equipment that is set on the pool's edge.  It creates and adjustably strong current that allows you to swim in place.  The other choice, The SuperSwimPro Aquatic Fitness Trainer, involves a belt, around the waist, that is attached to the pool deck and is modestly priced.  You get held back, by the strapping, and can swim without interruption or turns.  I hope that this will help you locate the right product.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 12/15/2004

► Getting A Better Workout?

I would like to do some exercises in my pool.  I have some limited range of motion problems.  Any suggestions?

Brady G., Delray Beach, FL 9/29/2008

You can do all sorts of exercises, using a buoyancy vest and barbells, wrist weights, ankle weights and more.  The right combination will get you walking, jogging or just exercising to get in better shape.  Check out the Shape Fitness System.  It will allow you to start slow and pick up the pace.  I hope that this information will be helpful.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 9/30/2008

► Aquatic Access Lifts?

I have seen lifts at physical rehabilitation facilities, that are used to provide access to a pool or therapy bath for people with handicaps or physical limitations.  We are thinking of adding a pool, at our Florida home and are wondering if this type of equipment can be used in a home pool?  Thank you.

Mike K., Boynton Beach, FL, 11/22/2008

No problem here!  Aquatic Access lifts are available for all types of pools and situations.  It can be added after the pool is built or a fitting can be installed, as the pool deck is being constructed.  Either way, there should be a lift for your needs.  I hope that this information will be helpful.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 11/23/2008

► Swimming In Place?

I have heard about pools that allow you to swim in place.  How can this be done?  I have a Viking Fiberglass pool, so retro-fitting is not something I want to do.  Thanks for the help.

Erica H., Chapel Hill, NC 2/22/2008

No retro-fitting required!  You can either add equipment that will create a current to swim into.  By swimming into this adjustable current, you end up swimming in place.  It is simply placed on the coping and over the side of the pool.  While it works well, it may not fit into every budget.  The other way is to tether yourself to something outside of the pool.  On the other hand, the SuperSwimPro Aquatic Trainer is affordable and allows you to swim or walk away from the starting point, but holds you back and in place.  It consists of a belt, tethered to a long flexible long.  The harder you swim, the more resistance it provides.  Either way you can swim endlessly, even in a smaller pool.  I hope that this will provide an endless amount of fun.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 2/22/2008

► Aquatic Training In Above Ground Pool?

I have a 15' round above ground pool and would like to do some aquatic fitness and exercise.  Is there some that you would suggest for my size pool.

Bob N., Commack, NY 3/3/2008

There is something that will work, in most any pool.  The SuperSwimPro is an aquatic trainer, that utilizes a belt and a long pole, and allows you to swim or walk, endlessly in place.  There are several inground models and one designed for above ground pools.  It can provide the same health benefits as the most expensive types of pools and equipment.  Use it properly and you'll see the results, without the major expenditure.  I think it is just what you're looking for.  Enjoy the workout!

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 3/3/2008

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