A Fastlane Pools Swim Spa Could Be the Perfect Pool Alternative

Dreaming of a pool, but looking at your backyard and wondering where on earth it would fit?

As Brisbane blocks become smaller and outdoor spaces need to work harder, a traditional swimming pool simply isn’t practical for every backyard.

But a small backyard doesn’t mean giving up on swimming, cooling off, exercising or enjoying time in the water at home.

A Fastlane Pools® Swim Spa offers a very different solution.

Part swimming pool, part fitness space and part place to relax, a swim spa gives you many of the reasons people want a pool in the first place, without requiring the same amount of backyard space.

A Genuine Pool Alternative for Small Backyards

When you’re considering a traditional swimming pool, the pool itself is only part of the space you need.

There is also fencing, landscaping, access, surrounding areas and the not-so-small question of how much usable backyard will actually be left when you’re finished.

A Fastlane Pools Swim Spa has a much more compact footprint.

In fact, the Fastlane Pools R200 is only 3.66m long and 2.26m wide, making it a serious option for compact Brisbane backyards where a conventional swimming pool may simply take over the entire outdoor space.

That means you can potentially have somewhere to swim and still have a backyard.

Room for the outdoor table. The barbecue. A bit of lawn. The dog. The kids. And all the other things you actually use your backyard for.

Your Pool Might Be 3.7 Metres Long. Your Swim Doesn’t Have to Be.

This is the clever part.

A traditional pool needs length because you move through the water.

A Fastlane Pools Swim Spa turns that around.

The water moves past you.

Fastlane Pools Swim Spas create an adjustable current that allows you to swim continuously in one position, rather than swimming a few metres, turning around and swimming back again.

Think of it a little like a treadmill for swimming.

You can adjust the resistance to suit your ability and the type of workout you want.

So suddenly, the length of your backyard doesn’t determine the length of your swim.

That is one of the biggest reasons a swim spa makes so much sense as an alternative to a conventional pool for smaller properties.

Don’t Shrink a Pool. Choose Something Designed for the Space.

There comes a point where continually making a traditional swimming pool smaller starts defeating the purpose.

A tiny pool may still be fantastic for cooling off and relaxing, but it isn’t necessarily going to give you a meaningful swimming experience.

A Fastlane Pools Swim Spa solves the space problem differently.

Instead of trying to squeeze a lap pool into a backyard that isn’t really big enough for one, the swim-in-place current gives you the ability to swim continuously within a compact footprint.

And when you aren’t swimming?

You have a whole lot more than a tiny pool.

Swim. Exercise. Relax. Play.

One of the biggest advantages of using valuable backyard space for a swim spa is how many different ways you can use it.

Depending on the model and configuration, your Fastlane Pools Swim Spa can become a space for:

• Swimming and swim training
• Low-impact aquatic exercise
• Resistance workouts
• Walking and jogging in water
• Family recreation
• Cooling off through Brisbane summers
• Warm-water exercise in cooler weather
• Hydromassage
• Post-exercise relaxation
• Simply sitting back and enjoying the backyard

For a compact home or backyard, getting several different uses from one relatively small footprint makes a lot of sense.

Keep More of the Backyard You Already Love

Not everyone wants their entire outdoor area to become a swimming pool.

And on smaller Brisbane blocks, that matters.

A compact swim spa can give you greater freedom when planning the rest of the backyard.

It can sit alongside your deck, garden, entertaining space or lawn rather than necessarily becoming the whole backyard.

And a swim spa doesn’t have to look like something that’s simply been dropped onto the concrete.

Fastlane Pools Swim Spas can be incorporated into decking and landscaping to create a beautifully integrated outdoor area.

You can make it the centrepiece.

Or make it part of the backyard.

Above Ground, Partially Recessed or Built Into the Backyard

Another advantage of a swim spa is the flexibility you have when planning the installation.

Depending on the property and site requirements, a Fastlane Pools Swim Spa can be installed above ground or incorporated into decking and landscaping for a more built-in appearance.

That opens up possibilities for backyards where the shape, access or available area might make a conventional pool difficult.

Of course, every property is different. Access, the supporting surface, electrical requirements and the overall site all need to be considered before installation.

That’s exactly why it’s worth talking through the backyard before assuming a pool won’t fit.

A Pool You Can Use Beyond Summer

Brisbane gives us plenty of beautiful pool weather.

But even in Queensland, there are times when jumping into an unheated swimming pool isn’t particularly inviting.

A Fastlane Pools Swim Spa gives you control over the water temperature.

That means you can enjoy cooler water through the warmer months and increase the temperature when the weather cools down.

Instead of valuable backyard space being dedicated to something you might use mainly during summer, a swim spa can become part of your fitness, recreation and relaxation routine throughout the year.

Small Backyard? Start With the R-Series.

If backyard space is your biggest concern, the Fastlane Pools R-Series is an excellent place to start.

The compact R200 & R220 measures just 3.66m x 2.26m, yet still combines a swim-in-place current with seating and hydromassage.

The larger R500 measures 4.57m x 2.26m and gives families additional recreation space while retaining the compact swim-spa concept.

But the range doesn’t stop there.

Fastlane Pools offers different swim experiences and sizes across the R-Series, X-Series and E-Series, ranging from compact recreation-focused models through to serious aquatic fitness systems and larger dual-zone models.

So the right question isn’t simply:

“Which swim spa should I buy?”

It’s:

“What do I want to do in my backyard, and how much space do I actually have?”

Want a Stronger Swimming Experience? Meet the X-Series and E-Series.

If swimming and fitness are higher priorities, you can step up through the Fastlane Pools range.

The X-Series SwimCross™ Exercise Systems deliver a stronger jetted swim current designed for swimming and aquatic exercise.

For the premium swim-in-place experience, the E-Series features the Fastlane Pools® Swim Machine, creating a wide, smooth current designed specifically for continuous swimming.

Larger models are also available for homeowners with more room, including dual-zone options that combine a dedicated swimming area with a separate hydromassage spa.

Swim Spa vs Traditional Pool: Which Is Better for a Small Backyard?

It ultimately comes down to what you want from the space.

If you have plenty of land and want a large open swimming pool, a traditional pool may still be the right choice.

But if your backyard is limited and you want to maximise what you can do within that space, a swim spa deserves serious consideration.

A Fastlane Pools Swim Spa can give you:

Swimming + exercise + recreation + warm water + hydromassage

all within a footprint considerably smaller than many conventional swimming pools.

That’s a very different proposition from simply trying to squeeze a smaller pool into the backyard.

Before You Decide You Don’t Have Room for a Pool…

Measure your backyard.

Then come and talk to us.

You may be surprised by what will fit.

At Brisbane Spa Super Centre, our team can help you compare the Fastlane Pools R-Series, X-Series and E-Series and work through practical considerations including backyard space, access, placement and how you actually want to use your swim spa.

Better still, come and experience one.

Because if you’ve been searching for a small backyard pool, compact swimming pool or alternative to a traditional pool in Brisbane, a Fastlane Pools Swim Spa may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

A smaller backyard doesn’t mean giving up swimming.

It might just mean rethinking what your pool looks like.

Brisbane Spa Super Centre
819 Beaudesert Road, Archerfield QLD
1300 180 743

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