Wouldn't You Love to Swim in an Endless Pool?

July 3, 2007

When I see fitness ads on TV, I usually laugh or quickly change the channel, but when I saw the infomercial for Endless Pools, I was completely intrigued. This is actually a brilliant idea.

What is it? Let me use this analogy (sorry to sound so much like the SATs): The endless pool is to swimming like the treadmill is to running. It is a mini pool that allows you to swim in place. At one end of the pool there is water pouring out and you can adjust the speed. You just face the current and swim towards it, and the current prevents you from swimming forward.

You never have to stop to turn around like you do in lap pools - you can just keep swimming in place for as long as you want, continuously working your muscles, lungs and heart.

If you don't want to swim in your endless pool, you can also walk or run in the water against the current or do strength training resistance exercises if you are trying to tone up or nurse an injury. On the side of the pool, there are optional hydrotherapy jets, ideal for relieving tense muscles. You can also turn off all the currents and just hang out in the pool and keep cool.

So if you have an extra $20,000 hanging around, you could get your very own Endless Pool (monthly payments as low as $200 a month). OK, so maybe this won't fit into your budget just yet, but it is a cool idea, isn't it? A girl who loves to swim can dream, can't she?

26 Comments

2 years

I have one. I swam in a masters swim club for years at the local pool prior to my purchase. I LOVE IT! P.S. Purchase the SwimP3 and you can have all the music you want while working out.

DCStar 5 years

My grandfather has one, and it is STRONG believe me. I've been a swimmer for years (not really fast, but still a strong swimmer) and the endless pool is great. I hate doing those flips at the end of the pool as it leaves me feeling headachy afterwards. The only thing is you cannot really vary your intensity of swimming, so it tires you out quickly.

lindaloo 5 years

Would rather spend the money on a regular pool but would love to try this out. I love swimming.

lindaloo 5 years

Would rather spend the money on a regular pool but would love to try this out. I love swimming.

aras8218 5 years

I would love this, someone should get it for me, hmmmm.

Midnightkiss4u09 5 years

I have a huge pool.

Midnightkiss4u09 5 years

I have a huge pool.

riusha 5 years

I used to swim in one of those...Great idea first but I was bored to death in 10 minutes. On treadmill you can watch TV or listen to music... In this tiny pool you are on your own. Good luck!

riusha 5 years

I used to swim in one of those...Great idea first but I was bored to death in 10 minutes. On treadmill you can watch TV or listen to music... In this tiny pool you are on your own.Good luck!

imtheheppest 5 years

It's definitely a good idea..but even I had the money i wouldn't buy it. I like the regular pool. But I'd be sooo tempted to get it anyways lol!

Julie2812 5 years

As a swimmer, I'd love to have that !

iheartstarbucks 5 years

i think it'd be pretty cool to have.

Pink_Lipstick 5 years

I definitely think this is a nifty idea! I adore swimming for exercise.

UrbanBohemian 5 years

Whoa that is so interesting! Maybe mini gyms could use this alongside treadmills someday!

Kaciegrrl 5 years

I love this! But 20k is a bit ridiculous.

Brians Girl 5 years

its a good idea.. but i dunno im all about layin on a floaty in the pool .. sooo i guess i would want more room. But for someone who just wants to swim then yea its awesome!

rubialala 5 years

I have swam in one of these before and I LOVED it. Unfortunately, we don't have room for it at our condo, or the $20,000 for that matter!