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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…

Staycation It’s good for your mental health

By StephenOtto | April 21, 2020

Last year (2020) a Seven day vacation for our family of four at world famous resort, and staying on the resort property would cost $8,333 or $5,738 at a non-resort property (Does not include the cost of Tiki Bar snacks & meals). Staycation It’s good for your mental health and your wallet. Staycation It’s good for…

Endless Fitness E500

The Endless Pool

By DIFDESIGN | February 6, 2018

The Endless Pool swim spa creates a smooth, adjustable current, yielding the ultimate training ground for athletes of all ability levels.

We want to see you Pool and or Spa

By StephenOtto | May 8, 2017

 We want to see your Pool and/or Spa! We are proud of the products we offer, which is why we would like to see your swimming pool or hot tub, so email us a picture of your pool and/or spa for your chance to get a gift in return as a thank you. Gifts will…

Unsung Benefits of Owning a Swimming Pool

By StephenOtto | March 20, 2017

Unsung Benefits of Owning a Swimming Pool The advantages of having your own swimming pool are well known. Whether it’s in ground or above ground, a pool offers many hours of amusement right in your backyard. It increases your home’s value (in most cases, at least). And, perhaps most importantly, it allows you to enjoy…

Visit Us in Chicopee for our Home Show at Home

By StephenOtto | March 6, 2017

Visit Us in Chicopee for our Home Show at Home. It’s Home Show Time of year again! This year Teddy Bear Pools & Spas WILL NOT be at the Western Mass Home & Garden Show.  We would love for you to come visit us and see all we have to offer at our home here…

Energy Efficiency with Hot Spring Spas

By StephenOtto | February 6, 2017

ENERGY EFFICIENCY with Hot Spring Spas Why Hot Spring Hot Tubs?  ENERGY EFFICIENCY.  Our goal is to develop the most efficient spas possible. We have created a complete Energy Smart® system that reduces energy consumption to save you money. You can have peace of mind that your Hot Spring spa will be hot and ready…

Why Hot Spring Hot Tubs? Jets

By StephenOtto | January 30, 2017

Why Hot Spring Hot Tubs? Jets A spa provides the powerful combination of massage and hot water. Why Hot Spring Hot Tubs?  We strive to do these things better with one-of-a-kind massage, innovative water care systems, and features that keep water hot and operating costs low. Plus, you can count on our decades of experience…

Hot tub hydrotherapy

By StephenOtto | January 30, 2017

Hot Tub Hydrotherapy HEAT + BUOYANCY + MASSAGE = HAPPINESS Hot tubbing is like taking a hot bath, relaxing in your favorite chair, and getting a massage—all at once! Hot tub hydrotherapy combines heat, buoyancy, and massage to help relax muscles, increase circulation, and help relieve pain and tension. Next time you get sore sitting…

Why A Hot Spring Spa?

By StephenOtto | January 25, 2017

WHY HOT SPRING SPAS? A spa provides the powerful combination of massage and hot water. Why a Hot Spring Spa? because we strive to do these things better with one-of-a-kind massage, innovative water care systems, and features that keep water hot and operating costs low. Plus, you can count on our decades of experience and…

Truly Superior Spa

By StephenOtto | October 20, 2016

A Truly Superior Spa Exclusive innovations in massage, energy efficiency, and water care make your spa easy to own and operate so you will use it often. Owning A Truly Superior Spa is an investment in your wellness, and with features like these, spending time in your Hot Spring® spa will quickly become a favorite part…

Why should I buy a Hot Tub?

By StephenOtto | October 7, 2016

Why should I buy a Hot Tub? See how a hot tub can help you feel your best, offering physical and emotional benefits that you can enjoy every day. Why should I buy a Hot Tub? In addition to providing stress-relief and relaxation, discover how a hot tub helps you enjoy time outside with loved…

Endless Pools Fitness Systems

By StephenOtto | September 2, 2016

Introducing the all-new Endless Pools Fitness Systems We are all about fitness, and we know that making time for personal wellness isn’t always easy. This is why we developed Endless Pools Fitness Systems with your wellness in mind. There is no other name in aquatic fitness that is as recognized as Endless Pools. After all, Endless…