When Ohio native Meredith Kessler first introduces herself, she shares that she is a mother and a wife. But she is also a professional triathlete with more than 60 full-distance triathlons under her race belt. Continue Reading
How to control your hot tub jets
A hot tub can be your sanctuary — a place where you can disconnect from the outside world and just be. Whether you want to soak in the warm water or take advantage of the massage Continue Reading
Pergola ideas for your backyard spa oasis
Create an outdoor sanctuary with these stylish structures From the rustic designs with salvaged farm wood to sleek modern styles, a pergola is just as much about function as it is about design. The garden Continue Reading
Pro triathlete Hoffman shares 5 benefits of a swim spa
Professional triathlete Ben Hoffman placed third at IRONMAN Chattanooga in September 2021. While a podium finish might be notable for many, Hoffman was excited to be the first out of the water for the first Continue Reading
Wheelchair to cane: How a swim spa helped after stroke
As a territory representative for Master Spas, John M. was leading a busy life. Fridays through Monday were often spent traveling, helping retailers in the showroom or supporting staff at large events. A 40-year veteran Continue Reading
Spruce up your backyard this spring
It’s hard to beat spending a weekend afternoon out in your backyard, especially in the spring as the weather first begins to warm up. Whether it’s enjoying a meal with friends on the patio or Continue Reading
Morning water exercise routine to start your day
Beep … beep … BEEP. The sound of the alarm is jarring, and your first instinct might be to hit snooze or turn off the alarm entirely. However, you might have set the alarm for Continue Reading
Hot tub chlorine FAQ: Total vs free chlorine
Alkalinity, pH, calcium hardness. When you are testing your hot tub water, there’s a few chemical levels to consider. But you might be curious why the test strips have two different chlorine levels — total chlorine Continue Reading
Sore muscles and hot tubs: Can soaking really help?
You can feel it when you get up to get a glass of water or change positions at your desk. The soreness in your muscles is not anything new. In fact, most of us are Continue Reading
Sit back and relax: Best 6-person hot tubs
Open, spacious, and family friendly — a six-person hot tub can be the perfect place to relax and spend more time with loved ones. Six-person hot tubs are popular because they are spacious enough for family Continue Reading
Invest in your mental health
We all have good days and bad days. But when is a bad day more than a bad day? Nearly 10 million Americans “will experience a mental illness this year that is serious enough to Continue Reading
The 5 best hot tubs for 2022
It’s something you have wanted for years. And we understand that longing. A hot tub is a place where you can relax and unwind at the end of a long day. It’s a space where Continue Reading
How to create the ultimate family backyard
Nature deficit disorder? It sounds like a made up condition but it’s a real thing. The phrase describes how we are missing out on the benefits of being outside. Instead, we spend more time indoors Continue Reading
Should I put my hot tub on a deck?
Your outdoor deck is a place where you can host friends and family, enjoy a meal outdoors, or simply relax and read a book. But you want to take it to the next level. You Continue Reading
Do’s and don’ts of hot tub safety
The warm water, bubbles, spending time with loved ones … there’s a lot to enjoy when you have a hot tub. But the one element to being able to truly set your mind at ease Continue Reading
Good habits to start in 2022 for a healthy life
New year’s resolutions are not anything, well, new. The tradition of honoring the new year has been around for thousands of years. And in the mid-1700s, the idea of looking at past mistakes and seeking Continue Reading
New Year’s resolutions to keep in 2022
Welcome to 2022! It’s been a week since we rang in the new year, marking not just a new page on the calendar but a new decade. For many, a week has also passed since Continue Reading
Best retirement plan? Look in your backyard!
Retirement. It feels as if you worked your entire life for this moment. It’s an exciting milestone — no more morning alarms, no more meetings. You no longer start a Monday with dozens of emails. You Continue Reading
How many jets should your hot tub have?
One of the first hot tubs to come off the Master Spas production line had 36 jets. It was a lot of jets compared to the first hot tubs that had just a handful. But Continue Reading
Family swim spa: How we reinvented quality time
“Mom, can I watch TV?” “Where’s my phone?” “Can you unlock the Switch?” The requests to turn on screens can become an almost constant refrain in our house. And while my children enjoy riding bikes, Continue Reading