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It was nearly 30 years ago that Terry was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. The condition, which causes a narrowing of the spine, affected how the New England woman lived and moved. She regularly woke up in pain and would sometimes walk with a limp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A chronic condition, spinal stenosis can be managed with pain relievers, physical therapy, and steroids among other treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it was regular aqua therapy exercises in a swim spa that changed Terry\u2019s quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside her husband Joe, Terry began exercising in an H2X Challenger 15D by Master Spas<\/a>. They exercise for about an hour, three times a week, in the warm water of the swim spa. Their full-body water workout routine includes exercises for balance, strength, and cardiovascular health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent Facebook Live video with Ben Gilliam and Mari Cuticelli, the couple shared how the swim spa has helped them and what aqua therapy exercises they like to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"aqua<\/a>
Aquatic therapy can help you improve balance, strength, and fitness. The water can also help decrease pain for people with a chronic condition or recovering from an injury or surgery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of aquatic therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When people have chronic pain, often the last thing they want to do is exercise. The movement can help but it\u2019s hard to get started when your body is hurting. Working out in the swim spa relieves the stress on the joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terry had heard about the benefits of water exercise, especially using a swim spa. However, she was hesitant; she did not want to be cold or wet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But all it took was one session in the swim spa to ease her worries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe first time, I realized, \u2018Wow! The water temperature is excellent,\u2019 \u201d Terry says in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three months later, she reports that she has seen a tremendous change in her pain levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who struggle with discomfort or pain while exercising on land can work out comfortably in the water. Incorporating water and water temperature, aqua therapy exercises can help you get active and stay active. The natural properties of water \u2014 buoyancy and resistance \u2014 offer support and improve range of motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquatic therapy can improve strength and decrease pain for people managing a chronic condition, like Terry. It can also be used for recovering from an injury or surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"swim<\/a>
SoftTread flooring is an option or swim spas by Master Spas. This non-slip flooring system makes it easier and safer to exercise in the water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aqua therapy exercises for every body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most swim spas by Master Spas<\/a> come with an H2Xercise equipment kit and accompanying exercise book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book, written by aquatic exercise expert Dr. Rick McAvoy,outlines water exercises and how they can benefit you based on your fitness levels. Joe used it as a guide to design a workout routine that was gentle but effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, Joe jokes that they are deceptively effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cExercises can feel easy because you don\u2019t have the impact,\u201d Joe says. \u201cAfter one session, I was going upstairs. I thought to myself, \u2018Oh my goodness, I can really feel it.\u2019 It\u2019s a different kind of soreness.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"water<\/a>
Water walking is an effective exercise that you can do in a swim spa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Favorite water exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Water walking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Walk forward while maintaining proper posture. Keep step length equal and use opposite arm\/leg motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking backward<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Facing the therapy side of the swim spa, stand tall with your core engaged. Step back against the water current of the swim spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side steps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With good posture, engage your core. Face either long side of the swim spa. Take side steps, opening and closing arms and legs at same time. Keep step length a little larger than shoulder width. You can step against the current or walk the length of the spa. Repeat on the opposite side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leg lifts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Using the side of the swim spa for support, stand tall and engage your core. Lift one leg out to the side and slowly lower down. Aim for 12 to 15 repetitions per side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knee bend sequence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Standing, lift your knee toward your chest. Extend the foot so that your leg is straight in front of you. Bring knee in and then rotate bent leg out to the side. Step down. Aim for 12 to 15 repetitions per side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kickboard press down<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Place a kickboard underneath one foot. Be sure to put your foot in the center of the kickboard. Press down onto the kickboard so that your leg is straight. Gently release your stance, bringing up the knee. Repeat for 12 to 15 repetitions per side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tricep extensions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Standing in the swim area of the spa, grab onto the handles of the H2Xercise dumbbells. Start with your elbows bent and the dumbbells near your shoulders. Straighten your arms and squeeze the back of your arms. At the end of the movement, the dumbbells should be behind you, near your bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flutter kicks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Holding onto the grab bar, allow your legs to float up to the surface. With your core engaged, move your legs up and down. Aim for 12 to 15 repetitions per set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scissor kicks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Holding onto the grab bar, allow your legs to float up to the surface. With your core engaged, criss cross your legs with one over the other. Aim for 12 to 15 repetitions per set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knees to chest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Holding onto the grab bar, let your legs float up to the surface. With your core engaged, bring your knees into your chest. Return to start. Aim for 12 to 15 repetitions per set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to buy a swim spa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to begin incorporating low-impact exercise that relieves pain and improves your quality of life? Having a Master Spas swim spa at home makes it convenient and fun to incorporate water exercise into daily routine. You can click here<\/a> to find out more about the benefits of water fitness and hydrotherapy. Or, contact\u00a0your local Master Spas retailer<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about swim spa ownership. Wondering how much a Master Spas swim spa costs? You can\u00a0request a quote<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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