Treadmill Pools

A treadmill built right into your pool offers an incredible workout that can challenge even the strongest athlete. Treadmills can be adjusted to varying levels of resistance and are pre-programmed for individual exercise routines.

Running and walking on a water treadmill can increase the workout while also reducing the impact. Adding foam wrist and ankle weights amplifies the muscle-toning effect of the buoyancy.

Benefits

Adding an underwater treadmill to your home pool can provide you and your family with a wide variety of low impact fitness options and relaxing aquatic therapy. These features are especially useful for individuals with chronic pain or injury, as well as seniors and the elderly. Treadmill pools are becoming increasingly popular at elite sports medicine facilities, physical therapy clinics and senior-living communities.

Aquatic treadmills are motorized treadmills that are built right into the pool and allow users to simulate land-based walking, running and sports-specific exercises without the body weight and joint stress that is normally associated with them. They can be used by both adults and children to achieve workout results similar to those achieved on a traditional treadmill. These pool treadmills can also be used by athletes to train for upcoming races or competitions, and can even replace traditional lap pools for those who are not yet proficient swimmers.

Water Running

A major advantage of a water treadmill is that it allows you to run or walk against the current for a complete lower body and core conditioning workout, while eliminating the pain and joint stress that is typically experienced during exercise on traditional treadmills. This is because the water provides a more even amount of resistance than the human body, and is completely weightless. In addition, the water helps to reduce the risk of injury by cushioning your joints and reducing the force of impact.

While most people are familiar with the benefits of regular exercise, many are not aware that swimming and exercise on a treadmill can also help to reduce pain in the back, knees and ankles. Additionally, water treadmills can be used to assist with the recovery of joint injuries and other ailments such as fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and arthritis.

The Ntaifitness Superfit-8032 is a great example of a high quality and reliable underwater treadmill that is perfect for use in a residential home pool. It can be easily fitted into most existing in-ground or above ground pools and is easy to maintain and use. This swimming pool treadmill can be utilized by individuals of all ages and fitness levels to improve cardiovascular strength, endurance, balance, coordination and flexibility. It is also a good choice for individuals with arthritic and other joint problems and can be used by patients recovering from surgery or with physical limitations.

Installation

Imagine having your own powered underwater treadmill in the privacy of your own home. The buoyancy of the water reduces stress on joints, yet the natural resistance of the water provides a challenging workout. Its compact, space-saving design requires Treadmill Pools less installation than a traditional pool and is ideal for indoor or outdoor use. Its versatile features allow for year-round swimming, aquatic exercise, hydrotherapy and family fun.

SwimEx’s powerful swim and fitness systems come with a built-in, integrated treadmill designed to accommodate your most diverse low-impact workout routines. Whether walking against the current or running at top speeds, our underwater treadmill is engineered for durability and will not rust from repeated contact with treated pool water.

The treadmill assembly is easily inserted into the front of your SwimEx pool by two people taking care not to get the hose ends wet. The assembly is secured to the pool using the thru-wall fittings shown in Figure 33, then a safety strainer fitting and rubber washer are installed (See Figure 38). The final step is to install the suction liner with a waterproof seal. Then simply turn on the power and you are ready to go!

Safety

As with any exercise equipment, people using treadmills need to follow basic safety rules. If anyone falls off, the machine should be shut off to prevent additional injury and to stop the belt from damaging someone or something else on its path. It is also important to make sure there are no items placed behind the treadmill that someone could get wedged into if they lost their balance. In addition, all treadmills should have a safety clip that can be pulled to stop the machine immediately. It is a good idea for all users to straddle the treadmill deck when they start running.

Many people are afraid of the water, but most will be willing to run on a pool treadmill if they are introduced to it gradually. A therapist can work with a patient to find the best pace for them. Some patients may have a fear of walking on the treadmill, but treats placed on the ramp and tread, or a frozen cup smeared with peanut butter can often encourage them to get in position.

A treadmill is a great way to keep fit when it is too hot or cold to go outside. It can help people maintain their cardiovascular health and improve their strength. It is important to remember that treadmills should not be used by children. They can cause injuries to small hands and arms if they get them caught in the moving belt. It is also a good idea to keep any home treadmills locked and unplugged so that children cannot activate them by reaching over the power cord.

In addition to pool safety, a Treadmill Pools treadmill should be kept clean to reduce the risk of infection and other complications. In addition, it is important to test the water for bacteria on a regular basis. A professional can help with this by testing for chlorine, bromine, copper, and ozone levels.

In addition, the pH level of the water should be maintained between 7.2 and 7.8 to minimize skin irritation. If the pH is too high, it will need to be corrected by adding hydrochloric acid.

Maintenance

Your treadmill has a high-efficiency low-friction deck that maximizes performance when kept clean. Wipe down the deck and the area between the belt edge and frame with a terry cloth towel or paper towel and a mild soap and water solution every other month to extend belt and deck life. It is recommended to unplug the power cord before this task.

Keep your treadmill in a temperature controlled environment (80-85 degrees Fahrenheit) with normal humidity levels. Do not use in areas where there are airborne chemicals such as pesticides, cleaning solvents, paint thinner or any other flammable or toxic agents.

Make sure that your treadmill is plugged into an appropriate outlet for its intended usage and is the only appliance in the circuit. Avoid AFCI or GFCI breakers for treadmills as these may trip during exercise due to the high inrush currents used by motor and drive electronics. It is also recommended to check the breaker panel to see if there are any other devices plugged into that same outlet that could cause nuisance tripping such as fluorescent lights with electronic ballasts, coffee pots, space heaters or hair driers.