For many years experts have been extolling the virtues of swimming as a fantastic way of both getting and staying in shape. The resistance that the water offers the body is a great and exceptionally low impact way of toning the bodies muscles when performing aerobics or exercises in the water.

With the heat of summer, the time has come for many to decide whether or not to invest in a swimming pool or swim spa for the backyard. A swim spa is a smaller version of an in-ground pool that uses a propulsion system to create a current that you then swim against. These are commonly known as lap pools. The ability to turn off the propulsion system and use the pool as a regular lounging pool is what sets these apart.

For many, the idea of putting in a pool for the health as well as social benefits is a dream that can't always be realized. For some, this possibility is not possible due to the limited amount of space that they have in their yards. For others it is more a question of economics rather than space. For both of these groups of people there is an option that can alleviate both the economic concerns and the space issue as well.