Kithbrooke Park Country Club Torquay has officially opened four indoor heated pools all housed in one aquatic pool pavilion as part of a new clubhouse facility.
The high-tech Fastlane Pools are manufactured in the United States and are now being used in over 100 countries.
The pools at Kithbrooke Park are open seven days a week for residents’ use and feature the latest in pool technology.
The four heated pools allow swimming year-round with an adjustable current in each pool, underwater treadmills, temperature control and the latest in environmental low chlorine water purification.
“These pools are ‘state of the art’ and great for people of all ages but especially retirees,” Exercise Physiologist with NJF Wellness in Torquay Tom Kearne said.
“Use in these types of pools increases flexibility and strengthens muscles, improves balance and cardiovascular fitness and allows for effective low impact exercise.
“The buoyancy reduces body weight by up to 90% which dramatically reduces tension and stress on joints and muscles, decreasing pain experienced with land-based exercise”.
Tom said that he couldn’t wait to run rehabilitation and water aerobic exercise classes for those who wish to participate, as it will benefit those unable to exercise on land whether it’s due to a chronic health condition, injury, surgery, arthritis or low movement.
Programs can be tailored for any level of fitness and capabilities. These exercise classes can be in a group setting or individual all of which can be fully funded for eligible participants through Medicare.
“Each pool creates a smooth adjustable swim current which allows swimmers to endlessly swim in place,” Tom said.
“Alternatively, bathers can simply float and enjoy the hydrotherapy benefits of the warm water and use the spa jets alongside the bench in each pool.”
Ian Cook, a villa owner at Kithbrooke Park Country Club, has trialled the new pools and believes “all residents will benefit from the many options on offer within the pool pavilion whether it’s for rehabilitation, fitness or leisure.”
He said, “the adjustable jet strength is ideal for static lap swimming and easily modified for the swimmer’s personal preference.”
For further information call Kelly Binyon on 0418 182 883 or visit kithbrookepark.com.au.
