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WELLNESS THROUGH WATER!

Teddy Bear Pools & Spas has been building backyard fun since 1975. Our expert staff will guide you through Pools, Spas & Swimspas to help you find which will bring wellness to your life. Our articles focus on “Wellness Through Water”! Wellness Through Water will focus on 6 key dimensions, including Health, Recovery, Therapeutic, Tranquility, Social & Experience

Aquatic exercise is an excellent way to engage in a fun and effective workout.

By StephenOtto | June 2, 2023

Aquatic exercise, is an excellent way to engage in a fun and effective workout Aqua fitness, also known as water aerobics or aquatic exercise, is an excellent way to engage in a fun and effective workout while enjoying the benefits of water resistance. If you own an above-ground pool from Teddy Bear Pools, you can…

Alkalinity: The Backbone of Balance

By Conor Otto | May 24, 2023

Alkalinity: The Backbone of Balance Welcome to Water Care Wednesday! Today, we will be discussing the importance of maintaining proper alkalinity levels in your swimming pool or spa. Alkalinity is a crucial factor in water chemistry, as it helps to regulate pH levels and protect your pool or spa from damage. Alkalinity is measured in…

Pool Opening: Timing Matters

By Conor Otto | May 10, 2023

Pool Opening: Timing Matters As the weather gets warmer, many homeowners start thinking about opening their pools for the season. While there’s no one “perfect” time to open a pool, May 1st is a great choice for above ground pools. Here’s why: Consistent temperatures: In most regions, May 1st marks the beginning of consistently warm…

How a hot tub can be a great addition to your social life!

By StephenOtto | May 6, 2023

How a hot tub can be a great addition to your social life! According to the Office for National Statistics 5% of adults say they feel lonely “often” or “always.”  Being around other people has a very positive impact on the human brain, which is why a healthy social life is so important. Hot tubs are renowned…

Designed with a powerful current system that can be adjusted to suit swimmers.

By StephenOtto | May 1, 2023

Designed with a powerful current system that can be adjusted to suit swimmers. Teddy Bear Pools & Spas take pride in our “Wellness Through Water” philosophy which is why we offer the Endless Pool Fitness System. The Endless Pool Fitness System with the Swim Machine is not just a versatile and convenient way to enjoy…

Importance of Maintaining a Correct pH in your Pool and Spa

By Conor Otto | April 19, 2023

Why pH Matters Welcome to Water Care Wednesdays! As a pool or spa owner, it is essential to maintain a balanced pH level in your water to ensure that it stays clean and healthy. pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, and a balanced pH level in a pool or…

Eco-Smarte Salt Free, Chlorine Free Pool System

By StephenOtto | April 16, 2023

Wellness Through Water in a Chlorine Free, Salt Free Swimming Pool! Earth Day is April 22nd. This Earth Day lets discuss Eco-Smarte Chlorine Free Pool System. We are excited about this revolutionary product that will not only improve the quality of your pool water but also protect the environment. The Eco-Smarte Chlorine Free Pool System…

Multitude of health as well as other benefits in an Endless Pool

By StephenOtto | April 10, 2023

Multitude of health as well as other benefits in Endless Pool. An endless pool swim spa is a compact, self-contained pool that creates a current that allows you to swim in place. It’s often used for swimming, aquatic exercise, and hydrotherapy. Endless pools are typically smaller than inground pools, making them a great choice for…

Building Blocks of Balance

By Conor Otto | April 5, 2023

Building Blocks Of Balance Welcome to Water Care Wednesdays! In today’s post, we’ll dive into the importance of balancing pH, alkalinity, calcium, and chlorine/bromine in pools and spas. pH: measures the water’s acidity or alkalinity, and it should be kept within a specific range of 7.4-7.6. A low pH level can damage pool surfaces, pumps,…

Stress Relief through Chromotherapy, also known as color therapy.

By StephenOtto | April 3, 2023

Stress Relief through Chromotherapy, also known as color therapy. When most people think about Stress Relief in a Hot Tub, they think of the soaking in the hot water, the massage of the jets. But did you know that the light also plays a part in Stress Relief. Chromotherapy, also known as color therapy, is…

Interviews & Ads

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

Teddy Bear is happy to offer you past and present interview and ads. Enjoy! Interviews Ted talking about the Teddy Bear Philosophy:  Click Here to view. Ads Retro Teddy Bear Pools & Spas Ad: Click Here to view. The Big E Hot Tub Sales Event  Sept 12th-28th 2008: Click Here to view Mid-Winter Clearance Sale 2008:…

Chicopee Center Post 452 American Legion Baseball – Chicopee, MA

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

The players and coaches of the Chicopee Center Post 452 legion baseball team would like to thank all our sponsors who have helped to support our program. We would also please ask that you continue to support all our sponsors listed on this site. For without them baseball would not be possible. If you would…

Bear Facts A Teddy Bear History

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

Ted Hebert began Teddy Bear Pools in 1975, operating out of his family’s house in East Springfield.  When he started, there were only four employees.  The company sold, installed, repaired and serviced in-ground and above-ground pools.   Teddy Bear is a play on the French pronunciation of Ted Hebert.  (It was also Ted’s nickname as a…

The Fruition of Flawless Filtration

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

So, I’ve been an ECOsmarte dealer for over a year now. And I’ve heard all the recommendations about sand filters with glass media. (Yes, I said glass.) To get the best filtration and the least maintenance with an ECOsmarte pool – they (home office) recited the magic formula; a sand filter with glass media. Well,…

The Effects Of A Chlorine Pool On Dogs

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

The Effects of a Chlorine Pool on Dogs Humans are not the only organisms that enjoy a swimming pool in the hot summer sun. The family dog also may love to jump into the pool to cool off. With the temperatures high and the sun glaring on its fluffy fur, a dip in the pool is…

Pool Builders Turn To Solar

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

Swimming pool builders have been hit with a double whammy recently. The housing market slump has had a direct effect on the number of new pools being installed, and the rising energy costs have drastically slowed gas heater and heat pump sales. With demand for their two major products on a sharp decline, many pool…

GREEN BEAR: Choose To Be Green

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

Teddy Bear Pools & Spas is dedicated to conserving the resources of our planet. We actively encourage a culture of ecological responsibility that makes the best use of our resources and minimizes environmental impact. Choose To Be Green by: Striving to offer products that are environmentally friendly. Working to reduce the ecological impact of our…

ECO-Friendly Solutions Your Your Pool

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

Teddy Bear Pools & Spas is Leading the way in offering energy efficient and chemical free pool solutions. Are you ready to reduce your swimming pool energy use? Easy, Intermatic® timers is a great Go Green swimming pool product. Reducing the amount of time that your pump is running necessarily extends the life of these components,…

8 Reasons Why ECOsmarte Is Preferred By Pool Owners Over Salt Water Pools

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

Swimmers prefer the feel and taste of water treated with the ECOsmarte system over salt water pools by an overwhelming margin. ECOsmarte systems work within a calcium hardness range of 200-2,000ppm. Because it converts calcium to bicarbonate, the ECOsmarte will eliminate and prevent calcium scaling on pool walls and rock features. Salt water pools do…

Misconceptions of Salt Water Generators

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

By Stephen Otto Teddy Bear Pools & Spas main goal is to have happy and educated customers. Therefore, we feel it is our responsibility to give you the information you need about Pool Sanitizing Systems. Most systems work when they are properly maintained and the water is properly balanced. This article is mainly about Salt…

Introducing Variable Speed Pool Pump Technology

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

Pentair Pool Products & Sta-Rite have teamed up to provide the hottest and most innovative products in todays swimming pool market.The introduction of variable speed pump technology is a monumental advance in energy efficiency, service life and silent operation.Traditional one or two-speed pumps can be very inefficient.  The design of most residential pools are lacking…

Corrosion Blamed On Salt-Water Pools

By DIFDESIGN | February 24, 2015

The backyard pool is one of the true joys of a North Texas summer. And as many as 65 percent of new pools are built with salt-water filtration systems. But a growing number of families say the salt is corroding parts of their prized pools. Steve Riley’s company cleans and maintains pools in Dallas. He…