{"id":6162,"date":"2020-05-21T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=6162"},"modified":"2025-10-28T20:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:53:14","slug":"swim-spas-vs-pools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/swim-spas-vs-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim Spas vs. Pools"},"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=\"Swim Spas vs. Pools\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w3iuMSma0ic?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>An in-ground pool makes it easy to swim and play in the convenience of your backyard. But a traditional swimming pool might not be practical for everyone&#8217;s space, budget, and lifestyle. A swim spa by Master Spas has many of the same benefits of a traditional pool but without the headache and price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video, Ben and Mari compare swim spas and in-ground pools so that you can determine which is best for your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the differences between a swim spa and a pool?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Year-round use. Unless you live in a warm climate, a pool has a season. Most pool owners can only use it for three to four months. However a swim spa is designed to be used year-round. The cabinet is fully insulated, and the water is heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost. In-ground swimming pools can cost more than $100,000, depending on the materials and design. Swim spa costs can vary depending on the model and swim system. However, you can expect to pay a fraction of the price of a swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ease of maintenance. Master Spas swim spas feature a mineral filtration system that minimizes water care. Most owners will spend less than 15 minutes each week on maintenance. A swimming pool often requires more upkeep. Plus, you have to open it and close it for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ability to swim for exercise and training. Most swimming pools are designed for recreation as opposed to training. Swimming in an at-home pool would be tedious at best and ineffective at worst. The swim system of the spa allows you to swim in place, aqua jog, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permit requirements. Homeowners will have to go through the permitting process to build a backyard pool. However, in most areas, homeowners do not need a permit to install a swim spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapy options. A swim spa combines the benefits of a pool with a hot tub. 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