As dedicated healthcare professionals, Monica and her husband have always prioritized fitness. But as time passed, they began noticing the toll that high-impact workouts were taking on their bodies. “We both love to exercise, but we were feeling more post-workout aches and pains than before,” Monica shared. Her husband, a physician, sees firsthand how aging affects mobility and recovery. “We wanted a workout option that was not only effective but also gentle on our joints.”
For their active family of five, a pool quickly emerged as the ideal solution. “Our daughter has idiopathic adolescent scoliosis, which makes finding the right aerobic activity challenging,” Monica explained. “After researching different options, I realized that a hydrotherapy pool would be perfect for all of us.”
Determined to invest in a high-quality, long-lasting solution, Monica explored various hydrotherapy pools, including Endless Pools and Michael Phelps swim spas. “We didn’t want something we’d have to replace in 10 years,” she said. But after speaking with different companies, one stood out. “The SwimEx team was by far the most helpful, responsive, and detail-oriented. I knew we were making the right choice.”
Monica chose a SwimEx 1000 S swim spa so they could enjoy the pool with family and friends. Then, the planning began. “We decided to remove the deck and install the pool there,” Monica said. “We hardly ever used our deck, and I liked the easy access and visibility from the kitchen. We hired a general contractor, and the work began.”
Indoor pool room construction
Indoor pool room surrounded by glass
With only two months of summer in their Ohio suburb, Monica opted for an indoor pool room surrounded by glass. “I found a modular unit from national retailer Florian Greenhouses that could be installed quickly,” Monica said. “We purchased it through a local company, Arcadia Glasshouses, who also handled the installation. We also invested in a high-performance Desert Aire pool dehumidification system for the room, and added an automatic pool cover for convenience.”
“The room is beautiful. It’s an extension of our home,” Monica said. “It’s a great place to relax, work out, read, and just enjoy the space. I herniated a disc in my neck two weeks before the pool opening, and the pool was so key in my speedy recovery back to normal. And my husband had a frozen shoulder. The pool was instrumental in his recovery. He has noticeably gained so much strength and muscle after only three months of using the pool. It helped so much.”
Night views of indoor pool
“Having a pool with an adjustable current is so beneficial,” Monica said. “I run on the treadmill in the pool with the current speed at 70, and you can really feel the resistance of the water. The kids and neighbors love the current, too. They have fun setting the speed to 99 and just flying down the pool.”
“Our youngest learned how to swim in the new pool,” Monica said. “It’s an investment, but with SwimEx, you get a commercial quality pool. The whole family uses it every day. We couldn’t be happier.”
~ Authored by Kristine Chochrek
