Recently, it has become fashionable not only to be beautiful, to do chic hairstyles or to wear expensive things, but also to be athletic and fit. And this cannot but rejoice. For sports, young people attend gyms, group shaping or aerobics classes. But the most popular are swimming pools. This is not surprising. Swimming not only allows you to tighten the body, but also to heal the whole body.
Pools have become an integral sports facility in any city. Of course, Almaty was no exception.
Most of the pools in Almaty consist of a filtration and disinfection system for water, a bowl, an automatic control panel, and also additional equipment.
Now we will make a small rating of popular institutions of this type.
Rakhat Fitness
In the first place is the Rahat Fitness Pool. It is located in the fitness club of the same name. This is one of the best pools in the city of Almaty. The complex offers its visitors two pools: 20- and 50-meter. Professional athletes and just lovers of a healthy lifestyle can engage in it. The largest influx of guests in the pool in the summer. At this time, it becomes open and attracts vacationers with whole families. Subscription prices are quite high - 7000 tenge per day ticket. In addition to two pools, the club has women's and men's saunas and various exercise machines. The pool is open from 7 am to 11 pm. It is located at: Almiysky district, Abay avenue, 48.
Despite the fact that the club is very popular in the city and is not cheap, visitor reviews about it are very diverse. Guests like that the pools are large and spacious, do not have to face people in the water. Guests also note the cleanliness and professionalism of the instructors.
But there are also dissatisfied customers. Girls especially don’t like that men are not forbidden to enter the women's sauna. Because of this, the ladies feel uncomfortable. It is also irritated by the strong smell of bleach and constant cleaning. After it, the floor becomes slippery, and therefore dangerous!
Aquastar
The second place was taken by Aquastar. It is located on the street Yassaui, 1b, is one of the most popular pools in the city. It is open for adults and children daily from 8-00 to 21-00. The club focuses on the health of children, the development of sports swimming among the younger generation and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. For children and adults, there are two separate pools. Classes with children are conducted by qualified instructors. Children under 6 years old swim in the children's pool, and after 6 - in the 25-meter. Lessons are group and individual, 2-3 times a week. Children are taught four different swimming methods. In addition to water procedures, they are trained to properly temper, communicate with friends and form character. Children’s competitions are also organized.
Adults can also engage with a trainer. Particularly popular classes for pregnant women and water aerobics. The club also has a Finnish sauna and a gym.
Good pools in Almaty are not cheap. Therefore, in “Aquastars” classes will cost a fairly decent amount: a group with a trainer for adults in 8-10 classes costs from 12,000 to 15,000 tenge, for children - about 9,000 tenge.
People who take the child to the pool are very pleased with the cleanliness of the children's pools and the attitude of the instructors. They also like that the club has a convenient schedule and location.
However, most adults complain mostly about inattentive and uninitiated staff. They argue that the owners of the complex began to save on cleanliness and service.
"Water World"
There are cheaper and more affordable swimming pools in Almaty: the Beis Club and the Water World children's complex. In these establishments a lot of local residents are involved.
If you do not have the opportunity to visit elite clubs, but have a desire to play sports on the water, you can buy a subscription to less expensive swimming pools in Almaty. Prices there are several times lower, and the services and attitude of the staff are sometimes an order of magnitude higher.
Third place was taken by the "Water World". It mainly deals with the education of children. But, if desired, adults can also learn swimming here or do water aerobics.
The pool offers parents the following program for teaching kids:
- The initial level of training (the basics of swimming).
- Individual lessons in a special program.
- Professional sports swimming (preparation for competitions).
Children's groups are recruited from the age of five. The coach is always in the water along with the wards. Water temperature is not lower than 28 degrees. Children also have the opportunity to visit the sauna and shower. The pool is open five working days from 8 am to 10 pm. There are classes on Saturdays until 12-00. The water complex is located in Almalinsky district on 41 Timiryazev Street.
According to parents, this is the best pool for children in the city. Kids are always under the supervision of a trainer. And watchful mothers can not wait for them all the time in the complex. You can pick up children after class and not be afraid that they will be left alone.
Beis Club
The fourth place in the ranking was taken by the Beis Club swimming pool. It is open to its guests daily throughout the year. This is a great vacation for those who like to relax and just swim. Almaty pools rarely combine an extensive program, excellent service and low prices. Beis Club is just such a rare pleasant exception. Admission will cost about 3,500 tenge for adults, 1,500 tenge for children. There is also a VIP zone, which costs a little more (from 2500 to 4500 tenge). However, this amount includes the use of the pool, bathhouse and spa treatments. For a fee, you can relax in the leisure room, do a hydromassage, have a drink in the bar.
The Beis Club is located in Auezov district, Prigorodnaya street, 26.
People who are fortunate enough to visit this place rarely speak of it in a negative way. Mostly guests like the pool. Men here like to simply swim, soak in the sauna and go to the bar. And women are delighted with spa treatments and massages. Children are practically not taken to the club.
Football Land
Fifth place was taken by the Football Land summer swimming pool. Vacationers can simply swim, enjoy warm, heated water, a game of ball.
The pool is open only in the summer from 10 am until the last guest. An adult ticket here costs up to 2,000 tenge, and a child ticket up to 1,500 tenge. It all depends on the day of the week. The complex is located in Turksib district, Akan Sera, 156.
Vacationers like to visit the outdoor pool in the air. They like that the water is always warm, regardless of the weather. The only minus of the visitors is that the pool is always full of people. Sometimes there’s even no place to put an umbrella or deck chair.
Great alternative to public places
But in order to avoid crowding in the outdoor summer pool and not be nervous due to lack of places, you can buy a frame pool. Place it in the yard of your house or in nature. Frame pools in Almaty are not cheap (about 650,000 tenge). But then they will serve you for more than one year and will be a great alternative to any reservoir. Frame pools can be of any shape, volume and spaciousness for the convenience of the buyer.
Conclusion
Now you know the swimming pools of Almaty. Visiting such places is an excellent disease prevention and the first way to harden the body. You can always buy a subscription to the pools of Almaty, the addresses of which are indicated in the article.