Cyclone Monsoon – A Family Favourite
Monsoon …Definition (Noun) the change in winds which brings on the wet season All around the globe the arrival of the Monsoons are the signals of change, the oncoming wet season, it brings growth and reinvigorates nature after the dry The arrival of your own personal Monsoon ( by Cyclone Spas ) is your opportunity to break the drought of modern living …Every Day! The Monsoon is a fantastic 6 seater spa, large and roomy, easily fitting 6 people, with the added functionality of providing 2 full Reclined Lounges and 2 Deep Hydrotherapy Hot Seats as well Add in the other 2 seats and this awesome unit is packing a whopping 102 spa jets, which are supplied by no less than FOUR pumps to give you the maximum spa experience possible in a 6 seater The amazing layout of jets in the Monsoon and its tricked out brother, the Monsoon Advantage, coupled with those 4 pumps gives you a full body massage like no other The Monsoon Advantage has the same under the hood as the regular Monsoon but over and above the regular Monsoon equipment, the Advantage also adds the fantastic AquaGlow 3 zone lighting package, the awesome Aquasound music system, as well as the Wi-Fi enabled iSpa Control, which enables you to wirelessly control all the features with the iSpa app on your devices remotely from anywhere Both the Monsoons come standard with titanium heating elements, Laminar waterfall filter jets, 102 Stainless Steel Spa Jets, and a 10-Star EcoStar filtration system combining Ozone sanitisation with Microban filters and the eco-spa pump which filters your water at over 4 times the requirement of the industry standard, turning over the water in your spa up to 45 times per hour! Whether you love the added functionality of the specced up Advantage, or the pure simplicity of the normal Monsoon, both will give you an amazing relaxation and massage experience that you can share with the whole family In Australia we know about droughts… we also know about working hard and cutting loose … Why wait months for Mother Nature’s Monsoon, when you can throw yourself into one of ours tomorrow ?
You give me FEVER!
In a few posts recently we have mentioned the state of Febrile Response a few times, so it’s probably a good idea that we delve into it a little deeper and illustrate just what benefits that can bring you A Febrile Response is simply where your body heats up a little above your normal resting body temperature, it is the natural response that your body relies on to battle infection and ramp up your immunological response to little gremlins like viruses and bacteria who are waging war inside you Ok so why would we want to mimic that? Because when we do it brings a host of other factors into play as well Being warm and cosy is perhaps the most natural feel good state we can have, heck even a warm 5 minute shower can get you started onto the path of relaxation Both Infrared and traditional saunas do the same thing, just in different ways Infrared is usually a milder temperature exposure and can be tolerated for slightly longer periods where a traditional sauna is a higher temperature and the full effects of increased blood flow to the skin can be experienced in a 10-20 minute session The most important thing to remember is that subjecting your body to longer times is not necessarily better, the benefits really take place in that transitional stage increasing the heart rate and flooding the skin with increased blood flow This increased blood flow can help alleviate chronic pain symptoms of things like arthritis or other joint and muscle pain, the sweating your body experiences is also similar to the response your body undertakes while exercising, and it will help remove excess sodium and toxins while promoting relaxation at the same time It’s recommended not to shower immediately or temperature shock your body by cold pool plunging but to let your body cool naturally for a few minutes. You will also lose quite a bit of fluid so it is important to hydrate before going into your sauna or spa for maximum effect, a few glasses of water an hour or so before, will get your kidneys working and make sure you don’t dehydrate too much while relaxing As the major part of the process it’s important to recognise that your heart will be working slightly harder, so if you have a Heart or Blood Pressure problems of course it’s best to check with your doctor if this is for you or not, but for most people the benefits will be immediately noticeable, and your home Sauna will become a great ally in feeling great and tackling the world !
The Great AUSSIE BBQ !
So the weather is warming up, bright blue skies are opening above us, and the familiar sounds of Spring have been echoing through the city and suburbs Friendly chats with the neighbour over the fence, or friends outside a cafe The whirring blades of lawn mowers, the joyous giggling of kids as they play without a worry in the world It’s 2020, and despite all the woes the world tries to throw at us, nothing keeps an Aussie down! It’s time to fight back a little, get back to barbecues, a cool drink, and surrounding ourselves with family, loved ones and friends Instyle gets families, they’re the backbone, flesh, and pillars of our business, our home lives too, I mean why do it, if it’s not for them? Times have indeed been rough lately… rough pretty much everywhere, but Mate! We are Aussies, and we eat rough for breakfast, chew it up, digest it, and then demand another double serving of rough with an extra side of harsh for lunch! Today, it’s not about the gleaming pools, its not about a steaming spa, or sweltering sauna, but it’s all about FAMILY Getting back to basics with ourselves, touching base with your family’s, Chucking a ball with the kids, making that call to a mate. Taking some time out to enjoy the weather that this awesome country is beginning to throw at us, kicking back and watching Spring put its mark on the world and our hearts Summer will be here soon enough… Celebrate by throwing a feed on the Barbie, even get some salad and tabbouleh into you, Kick back with the State of Origin on the telly and some brews in the chiller ( or a crisp Chardy if that’s your bag! ) … Fire up the sound system … dance like no-one is watching, but importantly reach out and share it with people you care about Because that’s what life is … It’s a collection of moments and memories, and each and everyone of us has the ability to create AWESOME ones, to involve those who we care about in them, and reinforce those bonds, you know, that thing we call mateship Aussies? THIS is our time to shine ! This is YOUR time to make a difference, to be a real Australian. We each do it differently, we all do it on different budgets and with different circumstances, but its important that we do it, because quintessentially, no matter where you are from, no matter who you are, its all in this celebration of life that we do, like no other place on the planet – It’s that which makes us flamin’ Aussies! Oh yeah, when summer DOES get here, you might want one of our pools, saunas or spa’s .. we can do that, no worries!….pay us back by doing your bit now ! Live your life and create those memories. We can add to them for you any-time, just give us a call 🙂
The best of both worlds…Aquazone Dual Zone!
Fitness is something more and more people are turning to, and a Spa has long been recognised as both a way to relax and prepare your body before exercise as well as an excellent recovery phase after a workout Instyle has got you covered for all of the above of course, but we also have the most excellent way to add to your fitness regime for those people who are canny enough to recognise the part a top quality Swim Spa can play… as either the basis of, or in addition to, any workout Consider it an opportunity to engage and lift both your physical and mental well-being The Aquazone Series Swim Spa comes in three different variations, the Series1, Series 2, and you guessed it, the Series 3! All three versions are the LONGEST Australian built swim spa on the market, being 5.8 metres long and 2.3 metres wide, holding a whopping 8150 litres of water in which to relax and work out in One of the most important factors with these spas is the ability to set differing temperatures for the spa area AND the swim area independently, So you can have the spa set at up to 38 degrees for the relaxation and workout preparation side of things, and have the swim end heated to 26 degrees, allowing you greater exercise periods, without overheating. Of course you can set either side to the temp you want Naturally these Spas come with quality gear under the shell, boasting numerous pumps and heaters in differing configurations depending on which model you think is right for you The Series 1 is more “tame” of the three with the focus more on a full spa experience with the added capability of the swim spa end The series 2 & 3 however have full dedicated extra Swim pumps as well as the main spa pump as well as separate heaters dedicated to their area, one for the swim side and one for the spa. This means you can definitely ramp up the intensity of your training and reap the full benefit of weightless swim training, kind on your joints, and a tip top resistive training workout to boot The spa side of things is very luxurious with accommodation for 5 adults ( or 4 if you use the one recliner section for one lucky person) and jet configurations do vary between the versions, the Series one having 56 jets, right through to the top-line Series 3 boasting a massive 66 jets, you can be sure every massage need is taken care of as well In each version you get easy care Ozone Sanitisation, the patented iTouch Touch Screen System, Class leading Titanium Heaters, Premium Lighting, Timber-free construction and an Eternawood cabinet exterior The Aquazone Series not only has all the good stuff, but they look incredible too! You can even option up with Wi-fi and blue-tooth sound systems to pump the tunes while you pump your muscles! If fitness AND relaxation are what you are looking for don’t go past these incredible Swim Spas!
A sauna a day helps keep the doctors at bay !
Living in a hot, often dry climate like Australia, the thought of sitting in a box, no matter how lovely, and being surrounded by more heat and/or humidity probably seems a pretty alien idea However we really shouldn’t discount the whole sauna experience just because we don’t have a White Christmas unlike our northern hemisphere neighbours Having a Home Sauna at your disposal can become an integral part of a new healthier lifestyle Incorporating a Spa or Sauna into your daily or weekly life has been recognised for thousands of years as a way to help your body cleanse itself and recover from the rigours of the daily grind… I mean you just weren’t a real ancient Greek or Roman unless you rocked down to the Thermae to get your sweat on ! For thousands of years massive public bathing areas like the Thermae where the centre of community, where bathers could relax, chat, conduct business, and connect….It was simply a part of life and an enjoyable one at that However us modern creatures have moved away from that communal experience, valuing privacy more when it comes to bathing, and now even showering itself is just a perfunctory scrub with cleanliness as the main aim rather than anything else With a Home Sauna or Spa you can revisit the heady world of Roman Times and reconnect with ancient culture while maintaining the privacy we hold so valuable today A nice warm Sauna or Spa encourages a Febrile Response, where the body is heated above our normal temperature. This is a way of mimicking the body’s own natural immune response, such as when we get a fever… This opens the skin pores, dilates the blood vessels, and puts your heart into a slightly more active state. Your body takes in more oxygen to be delivered to your muscles and internal organs, basically supercharging your system. Lymph activity also ramps up and you are indeed flushing toxins while comfortably relaxing, cocooned in warmth Modern Saunas come in basically two types , one a dry heat using Infrared Heating Technology, and the other being a traditional “wet” sauna , utilising steam, often generated by ladling water over heated rocks Both types will “get your heat on” and give you the benefits of the Ancients, right here in the present day!
A bit of Filter love
Thanks to advances in modern spa and pool chemicals and systems, owning one is pretty much a walk in the park However there is one area of your system that will greatly benefit from getting some regular love and attention. It’s not something that always springs into mind and it’s often well hidden away… It’s your filter! While you are lazing away enjoying your spa or swim-spa, your filter is working tirelessly, hand in glove with your other pool sanitisation to keep your water crystal clear and fresh Over time however, your filter will require just a bit of love from you to enable it to do its job and perform faultlessly Once a week, if your spa is used regularly, as part of your maintenance checks, whip out Freddie Filter and inspect him for build up or contaminants. While he is out of his little watery home give him a hose off to remove any surface loose particles Then to be 100% sure he is going to be tip top, we suggest you give him a nice thorough spray of Filter Cleaner Here at Instyle we recommend Spa Care Instant Filter Klenz It’s a really simple no fuss process… Just remove the filter, hose him off nicely, then give him a nice deep spray with Spa Care Filter Klenz Get right in there, make sure you get the spray deep into all the pleats or filter veins …then let him sit ( in an empty bucket to preserve any run off) for at least 15 minutes … Then give him a nice thorough rinse off with a hose again You might notice a bit of foaming, that’s totally normal and is just the surfactants in the Spa Klenz doing its thing liberating oils and particles from the spa filter where they have been trapped. Keep rinsing until the foaming has stopped and all the Spa Klenz ( and the grubby stuff it grabs hold of ) is washed free You might want to give it another treatment if it hasn’t been done before or still looks a bit grungy. Same process, rinse, apply, wait 15 mins or more, rinse clean … Then your filter is ready to jump back in its hidey hole and do its job for another week or more! No Filter is an eternal beast, and over time they will become less and less effective as they start to clog up, regular cleaning with Spa Care Instant Klenz will prolong their service life but at Instyle we do recommend replacing your filter cartridge/pad at least annually This way you will keep your Spa water brilliantly clean, minimise chemical usage and balancing, and most importantly have your whole filtration system in great shape!
Landscaping – Turn your backyard vision into reality!
Let’s take a minute to stop rabbiting on about how great our pools and spas are … (Although you know something? They are really great) Instead lets rabbit on a bit about how our landscaping and personal services are every bit just as great! Purchasing a pool or spa is one step towards creating a brilliant environment, for your family and friends to enjoy, every bit as much as you will However a great experience isn’t just plunking a tub on the back verandah and calling it a day (Of course if that’s what you want, that’s also 100% OK by us) Though with a bit of forethought you have the great opportunity to create something with a definite “Wow!” factor. With the implementation of carefully thought through landscaping, you can take your new pool or spa from the mundane into a totally amazing bubble, in which to hide away from all the demands of the world Paving, Decking, Retaining Walls, Planter Boxes, Multi Level Landscaping, a waterfall or fountain, even a babbling brook, from a clean modern Roman Classical look all the way to a lush Rainforest Hideaway … if you can dream it our talented crew here at Instyle can create it Best of all, we are happy to meet with you and discuss your dreams, in a free home assessment, to give you first hand advice to plan and create your look Don’t just take our word for it, pictures speak a thousand words as they say, spend a few minutes here on our website or on our social media pages and just take in what we can create One of the biggest pluses in dealing with the folk here at Instyle is you are saved the hassle of arranging different trades, and being mucked around by dodgy schedules We are a One Stop Shop, where all trades are taken care of and covered all under the one Instyle umbrella. From the guy digging the dirt to the expert paver they are all Instyle, and all working with that common goal of giving you the best experience and outcome possible. So why not pop in, have a chat?… We are pretty confident we can visualise your plan for your new pool and spa area, then make it work as best as humanly possible If you’re not happy , then we aren’t happy either !
Connect with our Mid-Sized Crew !
Instyle just loves bringing the right spas to the right people! Some people just want an intimate spa for 2 or 4 and others want a huge party central that can take a dozen bodies in supreme comfort We also cater for the “inbetweeners” with our marvellous Mid-Size Beauties, the Leisurerite Crew and the Connect! Our Crew and Connect seat up to 6 adults in luxurious comfort, but these next level spas introduce you to the “Full Length Lounger” concept The Crew features ONE full length lounge seat and the Connect ups the ante to TWO full length lounge seats. You can now take position on a lounger and reap the benefits of a full sensuous shoulder to toe massage! The Connect features two loungers and it does lose a single seat space but still caters for 5 in luxury, utilising two regular jet placement seats but also adds a full back deep therapy seat, thus giving you seating space for 5 in space and comfort The Crew, only having the one lounger , has TWO full back deep therapy seats and three regular jet seats however all three have different jet patterns, giving you the maximum choice of seating and jet regimes Both the Leisurerite Crew and Connect share the same quality frames and equipment but give you a choice of seating and jet layouts If you are looking for a classy spa where two of you can lounge the night away (with room for family and friends) then the Connect is the baby for you If dual lounging isn’t what you are after then the Crew will pamper you whilst also providing space for friends when they drop in It’s not hard to separate the two as the Connect is there for you to spoil TWO people on full loungers, and “connect”, … the Crew is there to spoil YOU with a lounger, and have four seats free for family and friends ( the “Crew” ) to join you Either way you get the great Instyle experience !
Infrared Sauna Vs Traditional Sauna
We all have the mental image of a sauna, with hot sweaty bodies, billowing clouds of steam, and birch branch whippings before plunging into an icy fjord Life in Australia is just a little bit different ! Generally unless you live in the tropics our heat is a dry heat, and its quite “do-able” most of the time, because of that dryness. It allows you to perspire freely and the moisture evaporates off trying to keep you cool. It’s the way our bodies are designed to work Traditional steam saunas most certainly do give you benefits , but the exact same benefits can be had with Infrared Saunas too Rather than wasting your money heating the all the air in your sauna, as occurs in a traditional one, Infrared heats your body directly because it is a light source. Even though the human eye cannot detect it, it hits your body and warms it like the rays of the sun The difference with Infra-red to visible light is its wavelength. Infra-red (or IR for short) has a long wavelength and is not scattered and reflected as easily as visible light, therefore it cuts through the air with minimal energy loss until it hits you and is absorbed. IR does NOT waste its time heating the air, which is very inefficient method at transferring heat to you … instead it simply heats YOU and not the air ! This, combined with the fact that your body can use its full natural sweat response in the IR Sauna means you can have longer sessions, without needing “cool down” breaks like you need to in a traditional sauna An Infrared Sauna also does not present a big humidity source inside your home, which can lead to mould and other nasties over time, Traditional saunas are best placed outside, or might require expensive ducting and ventilation when installed to prevent this humidity transfer IR saunas can also be sized much smaller than traditional ones, the heat emitters are simply flat plates on the inner wall, there is no bulky hot rock unit, no water source taking floorspace away from you, and no need to constantly ladle water onto rocks! IR Saunas still give you that great sweaty cleansing experience, and the febrile heating that gives you all the health benefits, but they do it more effectively, with much smaller running costs , and a 100% usable footprint in your home
You need a Spa, let’s learn why…
Give a reason … or 10 ! Ten great reasons to invest in an Instyle Spa Peace 1 – Encourage a Peaceful Mind … Use your Spa to unwind after a stressful day, relax in a warming massage so your troubles can be washed away by the gently massaging bubbles, bathed in tranquil lighting, and the soft sound of a calming waterfall, transporting you to a paradise in your own home… 2 – Encourage a Peaceful Body … Dial it up a touch and feel your aches and pains just drift away with an invigorating massage, with personalised settings and jets to help you feel more alive and ready to face the world once more 3 – Encourage a peaceful Soul … Close your eyes and be encompassed by the gentle warming and subtle pulsation of moving water, its how we came into the world, and relaxing in your Instyle Spa is the closest you will ever come to being as happy and safe as you can be Style 4 – Instyle only stocks the best functioning Australian Made Spas. They look fantastic, but never once do we put style above function. We have the best looking Spas, that perform the best. No point having beautiful form that cannot be used and maintained easily 5 – Style isn’t always just how something looks however, its all about how it performs too, and Instyle makes sure every Spa they sell performs, with quality equipment that you can see , and more importantly … quality equipment you CAN’T see! 6 – Instyle innovates in not only being able to sell you the equipment, but also transform the environment it is installed into to create the best possible experience for you, Check out our gallery, we do terrific work, we aren’t meaning to boast at all, we just work really hard to make your dreams happen, if its decking, a natural fairyland, fully landscaped, whatever? If it can be done, and done safely, with a view to simple Spa ownership, we can create it Happiness! 7 – If your spa cannot bring you Joy, then really. what is the good of it ? … Instyle spas are meant to be a family hub, where you, your friends, and family can gather . A private oasis from the clamouring world where you can reconnect. How you do that is totally up to you, but your Spa can be a vehicle for good times both within and outside of your family sphere. Its your choice 100% ! 8 – Sometime happiness is all about $$$’s . Some cheaper imported Spas can be a money pit, from the minute you install one until the day you have to replace it. They will cost you more each week to run, more in parts down the road, and quite often require YOU to make up for their shortcomings, with increased maintenance. An Instyle Spa will give you the best bang for buck, simple as that 9 – Happiness to everyone is different … and that’s why at Instyle Pools and Spas we will take the TIME to make sure we know what will make you happiest with your decisions, we can plan the environment and equipment that best suits you . Buying and installing a home Spa is a big commitment, and that is why the Instyle staff will commit to making it as happy and as painless as it can possibly be Contentment Rounding off the ten is Contentment We really do want you to experience all of the above when it comes to purchasing, installing, and maintaining your Spa. From the minute you walk into our showroom, or fire off an email to us, right up until your are enjoying your first home spa experience, but just as importantly, right into the years and years that come after See, we aren’t a fly by night business, we have been doing this for nearly 40 years now and our first customer is every bit as important as our newest!