My ThermaPool

This is the cheapest and best solution I could come up with!!  Getting in my Thermapool was difficult for me even with assistance.  I had to get something that would work with my low ceiling and that wasn't thousands of dollars.  Most chair lifts that would have worked were over $3,000...not in my budget. I knew I needed something sturdy that would lift me just a few feet up.  Luckily I can still support myself with getting in the pool from the top of the lift and I just transfer over to the steps in the pool and I'm IN!  For $500.00 and already put together, I purchased this  Hydrolic, double scissor cart through Bastian Solutions/Vestil manufacturing.  I spoke to a sales rep before purchasing and told him what I was using this lift for and he said as long as your careful and weigh under 220lbs. I should be just fine!  It raises to 51'' which is the exact height I need to get in safely.  Very smooth ride going up and down.  A foot pump ...

The last few weeks I have been in the pool for two hours each day!!  The first hour is usually with 5 or 8 pound weights on my ankles and wrists.  Walking, stretching, moving around in ways I can not do on land.  I always have my iTunes playing some of my favorite songs like oldies music, R&B, Dance music and so much more.  It depends on my mood. Some days I play Rocky soundtrack and some days you may hear some classic Rock and Roll.  Music helps get me going and motivated.  The second hour I take off the weights and use my blue foam cuffs that add resistance to my movement.  They are great to use daily on resistance strengthening.  I feel some soreness and tired after the pool but always feel better than before I got in!!  The thermapool is running great, no problems and maintenance isn't bad at all.  My caretaker will change and since the filters for me and put a cup or 2 of chlorine in every week.  It's almost time to drain t...