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Top 10 Cross Training Exercises for the Swim Spa

Top 10 Cross Training Exercises for the Swim Spa

When you’re trying to improve your whole life, you can start by simply improving your exercise regimen. You’ll have clearer thoughts, a body that works better, and you’ll also feel youthful and energetic. By doing an underwater workout, you’ll reap the rewards of water resistance, which can give you life-changing results. To get these benefits … Read More

Skip the Spa Trip: The Soothing Benefits of Installing a Hot Tub

Skip the Spa Trip: The Soothing Benefits of Installing a Hot Tub

31 million Americans suffer from back pain. On top of that, daily stresses, regular lifting, and other everyday tasks like driving can all lead to discomfort as you attend to your obligations. A hot tub can do wonders to help relieve chronic back pain. It can also treat other joint and muscle pain issues we … Read More

Relaxing at Home: The Top Benefits of Installing an In Home Sauna

Relaxing at Home: The Top Benefits of Installing an In Home Sauna

Saunas help you live longer. And we’re not just saying this. For over 20 years, a group of researchers studied 2,315 middle-aged Finnish men, in order to understand the effects of different frequencies and durations of sauna bathing on their health. In the end, they concluded that going to the sauna regularly can be linked … Read More

In Ground Pool vs Above Ground Pool: Which is Right for You?

In Ground Pool vs Above Ground Pool: Which is Right for You?

You made the decision to install a pool, but the question remains: Will you install an in ground pool or an above ground pool? There are actually more factors to consider than you would initially realize, such as your budget and location. Read on to learn the differences between these two pools and which one … Read More

Dive In To This Above Ground Pool Guide

Dive In To This Above Ground Pool Guide

Imagine having a cool yard. Imagine the kids are thrilled with you and your neighbors envy you. Imagine the pool party is always at your house. You can have that with an above ground pool from Thatcher Pools and Spas in Rochester, MN. There is a lot to consider when it comes to types of … Read More

Top 6 Ways a Hot Tub Can Improve Emotional Wellness

Let’s be honest, everyday life is straining. As the pressures in life grow, finding happiness isn’t always as easy as it used to be. But if you’re lucky enough to have a hot tub at your home, daily soaks can offer ways to center yourself and your family. Finding just 20 minutes to spend in … Read More

Hydromassage Benefits

Hydromassage Benefits

There are three factors at work in a spa: heat, buoyancy and massage. Working together, they create a totally relaxing hydromassage experience. The heat in a hot tub raises your body temperature, increasing circulation. The buoyancy of the hot tub reduces your body weight by 90%*, relieving pressure on muscles and joints with a relaxing … Read More

A Better Night’s Sleep

A Better Night’s Sleep

SLEEP BENEFITS Spending time in a hot tub before going to bed can lead to a night of deeper and more peaceful sleep. The National Sleep Foundation found that about 132 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, like insomnia, more than one night a week. Lack of sleep can leave you feeling nervous, groggy and … Read More

Increase Mobility

Increase Mobility

Arthritis Benefits If you are one of the 46 million Americans affected by arthritis, soaking in your Hot Spring spa can help ease your pain. Joint inflammation from arthritis causes swelling, pain and stiffness, often resulting in the loss of joint movement or function. Immersion in warm water produces hydrostatic pressure on the body that … Read More