{"id":6130,"date":"2020-09-21T17:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T17:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=6130"},"modified":"2025-10-28T20:44:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:44:58","slug":"ben-hoffman-at-master-spas-hq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/ben-hoffman-at-master-spas-hq\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&amp;A with Pro Triathlete Ben Hoffman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LIVE from the Master Spas headquarters with 7-time IRONMAN champion, Ben Hoffman!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xTviIp1d6jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch up with pro triathlete Ben Hoffman during this visit to Master Spas HQ. Ben and Mari talk to Hoffman about he\u2019s trained during shelter-at-home orders, thanks to the H2X Challenger 15D swim spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Hoffman also talks about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>His Master Spas factory tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family time in the swim spa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using mirrors in a swim spa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim drills in the swim spa for better swim technique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about Ben Hoffman: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.h2xswimspa.com\/ironman-ben-hoffman\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.h2xswimspa.com\/ironman-ben-hoffman<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming in a swim spa can help recreational and competitive athletes improve their technique, increase endurance, and build strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A session in the swim spa recruits different muscles and requires more body awareness in the water. It can feel challenging in the beginning but there are steps you can take to improve your sessions in the spa \u2014 and fitness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Swim in a Swim Spa: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/swimming-in-a-swim-spa-101\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/swimming-in-a-swim-spa-101\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swim spas are a fantastic alternative to an in-ground pool. Built to be used year-round, they can be installed in the ground, on a deck, or on a concrete patio. Master Spas manufactures two unique brands of swim spas \u2014 Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas and H2X Fitness Swim Spas. With more than 12 models, there is a Master Spas swim spa to fit your lifestyle and space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch up with pro triathlete Ben Hoffman during this visit to Master Spas HQ. Ben and Mari talk to Hoffman about he\u2019s trained during shelter-at-home orders, thanks to the H2X Challenger 15D swim spa. 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